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An Empirical Investigation into Measurement and Determinants of Healthcare Access in Rural Nigeria: A Multidimensional Perspective

Abstract Despite numerous reforms and initiatives within the healthcare system, Nigeria’s performance on universal health coverage (UHC) indicators remains sub-optimal. This study aims to empirically examines multidimensional access to healthcare and identifies the key determinants influencing levels of access among rural households in Nigeria. We utilize cross-sectional data from 625 rural households collected between June and October 2022. Multidimensional access to healthcare was measured using a 10-item instrument capturing participants’ psychological experiences of access. Data were analy…

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