Freedom to Visit a Healthcare Provider

Yemeni women were asked if, when they visit a healthcare provider or health care provider, they are free to go by themselves or are required to be accompanied by somebody. The data shows that only minorities of women are free to visit their health care providers by themselves. Indeed, a significant majority of respondents (71%) are required to be accompanied by somebody to visit a healthcare provider. Only one in ten women is able to visit a healthcare provider by herself.

The density of population in the area in which women live seemingly makes a greater difference in whether or not women can visit a healthcare provider by themselves (Figure 13).