Assessment of Health Care Services in East Azerbaijan, 2014

Abstract

Abstract Background: It is necessary that various aspects of health information and statistics are identified and measured since health problems are getting more complex day by day. Objectives: This study is aimed to investigate the distribution of health services in the health care system in Iran and the case of study is East Azerbaijan province. Material & Methods: This research was a retrospective descriptive, cross-sectional study. The statistical population included all health service providers in East Azerbaijan Province in the public, private, charitable, military, social security and NGOs sectors. In this study, the data from all functional health sectors, including hospitals, health centers, and clinical and rehabilitation centers in 2014 were studied. The relevant performance data were collected according to pre-determined format (researcher-made check list) approved by a few professionals and experts. The required data were collected through observation of documents and information from the Deputy of Health Services of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Social Security Organization, Iran Health Insurance, State Welfare Organization, Petroleum Industry Health Organization (PIHO), Imam Khomeini Relief Committee, and other agencies that have a role in providing health services. Results: The study findings showed that in general, it can be stated that 45.28%, 25.47%, 18.92%, 4.37%, 3.3%, and 2.66% of healthcare services in Eastern Azerbaijan Province during the year are provided by the public sector, private sector, social security, military institutions, charities, and NGOs, respectively. Conclusion: According to the study findings Policies should be aimed to create balance and harmony in the provision of services among all service providers.

Key words: Health Services, Health Care Services, Health Services Providers, East Azerbaijan