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Abstract：
In the Irbid Governorate, Jordan, equitable healthcare facility distribution is vital to ensuring healthcare accessibility and improving public health outcomes. This study investigated the spatial distribution, accessibility, and conformity of healthcare facilities to the Ministry of Health standards to identify areas requiring improvement. Using geographic information systems (GIS), three spatial analyses were conducted: nearest neighbor analysis, buffer analysis, and service area analysis. These analyses comprehensively assessed the healthcare landscape, revealing a random spatial distribution pattern of healthcare facilities; and indicating an absence of structured organization. The buffer analysis revealed concentrations in specific regions, while others were underserved. The Service Area Analysis revealed significant healthcare access challenges, especially in remote areas. The healthcare resource distribution of the Irbid governorate fell short of national and international standards, emphasizing the need for improvements. To address these disparities, policymakers and healthcare authorities should focus on equitably redistributing resources, tailoring allocation to local needs, improving remote area infrastructure, and refining government policies. Continuous monitoring and evaluation are imperative to ensure alignment with international standards and achieve healthcare equity. The insights from this case study provide valuable guidance for regions facing similar healthcare distribution challenges.
摘要：
在Irbid省,乔丹,公平的医疗机构分布对于确保医疗保健的可及性和改善公共卫生结果至关重要。这项研究调查了空间分布，可访问性,并使医疗设施符合卫生部的标准，以确定需要改进的领域。使用地理信息系统(GIS)，进行了三个空间分析：最近邻分析，缓冲液分析,和服务区域分析。这些分析全面评估了医疗保健前景，揭示了医疗机构的随机空间分布格局；并表明缺乏结构化组织。缓冲液分析显示特定区域的浓度，而其他人则服务不足。服务区域分析揭示了重大的医疗保健挑战，尤其是在偏远地区。Irbid省的医疗保健资源分配达不到国家和国际标准，强调需要改进。为了解决这些差距，政策制定者和医疗当局应该把重点放在公平地重新分配资源上，根据当地需要调整分配，改善偏远地区基础设施，完善政府政策。为了确保与国际标准保持一致并实现医疗保健公平，必须进行持续的监测和评估。本案例研究的见解为面临类似医疗保健分布挑战的地区提供了宝贵的指导。
