Child and Maternal Mortality
in Islamic Countries
107
Perceived barriers to accessing healthcare services
Financial affordability (Average score of 1.9) and quality of care (2.2) were perceived as the
largest barriers in accessing health care services (Figure 3.53). Physical accessibility, the
number of health staff, and the supply of essential drugs were perceived as moderate barriers.
Acceptability of health care services was slightly more pronounced than a moderate barrier
(score average of 2.6).
Figure 3.53. Barriers to accessing healthcare services, Côte d'Ivoire
(1= Most significant barrier; 2= Second most significant barrier; 3= Moderate barrier; 4=
Somewhat of a barrier; 5= Not a barrier)