This indicator evaluates the percentage of women who encounter significant barriers when seeking health care services, specifically focusing on concerns about the availability of female providers. It captures the multifaceted challenges faced by women, such as difficulties in locating appropriate health facilities, securing financial resources for treatment, and navigating transport issues. Additionally, it highlights sociocultural barriers, including the need for permission to seek care and the discomfort of attending appointments alone. By emphasizing the fear of not finding a female provider, this measure sheds light on the
critical intersection of gender dynamics and healthcare accessibility, revealing how these obstacles can
disproportionately affect women's health outcomes and overall well-being.
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