Feasibility of digital healthcare in enhancing healthcare access in semiurban areas of Karachi, Pakistan: a qualitative descriptive study

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Feasibility of digital healthcare in enhancing healthcare access in semiurban areas of Karachi, Pakistan: a qualitative descriptive study

Objective Our research aimed to assess the feasibility of digital health in enhancing healthcare access in the semiurban areas of Karachi, Pakistan.Study design and setting This qualitative descriptive study was employed at three villages in Gadap, Karachi, Pakistan, with varying socioeconomic conte...

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Main Authors:	Frances Griffiths, Romaina Iqbal, Bronwyn Harris, Narjis Rizvi, Rawshan Jabeen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2025-07-01
Series:	BMJ Open
Online Access:	https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/7/e082558.full
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