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标题：Using the location-allocation P-median model for optimising locations for health care centres in the city of Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia
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作者：Abdulkader Murad ; Fazlay Faruque ; Ammar Naji 等
期刊名称：Geospatial Health
印刷版ISSN：1970-7096
出版年度：2021
卷号：16
期号：2
DOI：10.4081/gh.2021.1002
语种：English
出版社：PAGEPress Publications
摘要：Considering spatial accessibility of health services is a critical part in the planning and management of health services. There is evidence that poor geographical locations can obstruct prompt basic health care services to some population sections. We developed a location-allocation P-median model for health centres after analysing their sites, demand location of health services and the road network in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This model attempts to optimize health care services network and to put forward location recommendations to maximise service coverage. Our model is shown to be useful as it provides a robust evidence base to urban planners and policymakers responsible for making spatial decisions for the development of the health sector. Besides, it follows the paradigm of new urbanism that encourages decentralisation of essential facilities including basic healthcare in cities, where emphasis is on offering all basic services within walkable distances of 15 min. or less.