ArticleFrontiers in public health2026
Challenges to equitable access to urogenital care in urban and rural Kazakhstan: a mixed-methods study.
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Background: Addressing urban-rural inequalities is essential for universal health coverage. This study examined disparities in access to genitourinary (GU) care in Kazakhstan. Methods: A cross-sectional mixed-methods study was conducted in urban and rural areas of Almaty region (2024-2025). Quantitative data ( Results: Sex distribution was similar. Urban residents had higher education, while rural residents reported better financial status. Most sought initial care at PHC, though self-treatment was common. Rural residents relied more on PHC and had longer waiting times; urban residents more often used private services. Workforce shortages and limited diagnostic capacity were key barriers, especially in rural areas. Conclusion: Urban-rural disparities in GU care hinder progress toward universal health coverage in Kazakhstan. Strengthening rural workforce and diagnostics is needed.
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