the iranian health system responsiveness after implementation of health transformation plan: a study of jahrom county in southern iran

Background: healthcare systems have an intrinsic responsibility to meet medial and non-medical expectations of people. objectives: the aim of this study was to investigate the iranian health system responsiveness in the city of jahrom. methods: this study comprised of 600 patients from 6 health centers in jahrom county. data were gathered via a standard self- report questionnaire. logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate data. results: responsiveness of jahrom health system was reported to be higher than average (3.32 ± 0.41). being female, being from low income families, and patients on inpatient services were factors directly associated with higher rate of good responsiveness (p < 0.001). conclusions: the iranian health evolution plan is expected to have potential to promote responsiveness and quality of healthcare services, an area deserving more investigations.