Investigating Child Healthcare Disparities in Pakistan: Insights from 2012-13 and 2017-18 Demographic Health Surveys
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This study examines the impact of parental education and various factors on children's healthcare needs in Pakistan, where child health often receives insufficient attention despite its importance. Utilizing representative secondary data from Pakistan Demographic and Health Surveys, the research employs qualitative and quantitative analyses, including binary logistic regression, to explore healthcare issues. The findings indicate a significant association between fever, diarrhea, and selected social, demographic, and economic variables across both PDHS datasets. Notably, children of educated parents exhibit higher healthcare service utilization. The study underscores the importance of enhancing parental education levels, particularly maternal education, to improve children's health outcomes.
Authors: Ehtasham ul Haq, Jalal ud Din, Abdul Naeem
Institution: International Islamic University, Islamabad
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4414584303
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