Abstract:
Healthcare interventions play a crucial role in improving community well-being, reducing
healthcare-related expenses, and minimizing opportunity costs associated with accessing
medical services. This study examines the impact of Health Partner Interventions (HPI) on
community health, healthcare expenditure, and opportunity costs in Garam Chashma, Chitral.
A total of 160 questionnaires were distributed among community members, ensuring diverse
representation of the target population. Structural Equation Modeling (SmartPLS-SEM) was
employed to analyze the relationships between HPI and key variables, including Healthcare
Expenditure, Community Health Outcomes (CHO), Healthcare Accessibility (HA), and
Opportunity Costs (OC).
The findings reveal that Health Partner Interventions significantly contribute to improving
Community Health Outcomes by enhancing the availability and quality of healthcare services.
Additionally, the results indicate a positive relationship between HPI and Healthcare
Accessibility, suggesting that these interventions reduce barriers to medical services, such as
geographical and financial constraints. Moreover, the study highlights a positive impact on
Opportunity Costs, demonstrating that improved healthcare accessibility and efficiency lead to
reduced indirect costs, such as time lost in seeking medical care and additional expenses
incurred due to limited local healthcare facilities.
These insights are particularly valuable for health partners and local government authorities in
Garam Chashma, emphasizing the need to strengthen healthcare interventions and policies. This
study highlights the role of health partnerships in sustainable healthcare development.
