A MIXED METHODS STUDY OF USING WASTA IN HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN PALESTINE: PREDICTORS, CONSEQUENCES AND PROPOSED SOLUTIONS

A mixed methods study of using wasta in healthcare services in Palestine: predictors, consequences and proposed solutions

Abstract Background Equity in access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right.Yet studies demonstrate that some people receive preferential treatment while others are discriminated against.Wasta is a prevalent strategy whereby personal connections are used for influence and may result in gaining unfair advantages over others.This study ai

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Comprehensive analysis of antimicrobial resistance in the Southwest Indian Ocean: focus on WHO critical and high priority pathogens

The spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global concern, and the islands of the Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO) are not exempt from this phenomenon.As strategic crossroads between Southern Africa and the Indian subcontinent, these islands are constantly threatened by the importation of multidrug-resistant bacteria from these regions.In

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