Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) using analytic hierarchy method (AHP) to find the spatial suitability of proposed health centers in the People's Municipality
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spatial suitability, health centers, hierarchical analysisAbstract
Government programs in their developmental policies focus on meeting the needs and requirements of the people by providing services and ensuring a balanced distribution of social and economic objectives. This has given studies on health centers a significant share of attention. Given the importance of health centers، Al-Shaab Municipality faces a deficiency in planning the number of health centers، with the existing distribution of (14) centers not based on proper standards. In this study، we integrated modern geographical techniques with Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to identify the spatial suitability for proposed health centers in Al-Shaab Municipality. The significance of this integration lies in determining the criteria and their relative weights، avoiding random personal decisions to ensure accurate and objective weighting for each criterion. Using the Weighted Overlay tool available in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) environment، we developed a model (Model Builder) that allowed us to identify suitable locations for proposed health centers. These locations cover an area of (31.1) km²، representing (63.33%) of the municipality. Establishing health centers in these areas would significantly alleviate pressure on existing centers and address the deficiency in underserved areas.
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