Identifying access barriers faced by rural and dispersed communities to better address their needs: implications and lessons learned for rural proofing for health in the Americas and beyond

Ms Natalia Houghton

qualifications: MSc

contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision

position: Specialist in Health Systems and Services Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation

Dr Ernesto Bascolo

qualifications: PhD

contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision

position: Regional Advisor on Health Governance, Leadership, Policy, and Planning

Ms Rachael Cohen

qualifications: MSc

contribution: Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript

position: International Consultant

Dr Norma Lleny Cruz Vilcarromero

qualifications: MD, PhD

contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision

position: Regional Coordinator for the Health of Indigenous Peoples

Dr Hernán Rodriguez Gonzalez

qualifications: MD, MSc

contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision

position: Health Systems and Services Advisor

Mr Daniel Albrecht

qualifications: MSc

contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision

position: Health Systems and Services Advisor

Ms Theadora Koller

qualifications: MA

contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision

position: Senior Technical Advisor

Dr James Fitzgerald

qualifications: DrPH

contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision

position: Director of Health Systems and Services