The large work area of Public Health Center, geographical conditions that are difficult to reach, distribution of population into small groups that are far from each other, as well as limited transportation facilities makes health status and utilization of health services in disadvantaged areas still low. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the utilization of health services in disadvantaged hamlets community in the work area of Tipo Public Health Center Palu City. This is an observational research with cross sectional design, 199 respondents were choosen using cluster sampling technique. Data were analyzed using Chi-square and multiple logistic regression. The results of the Chi-square analysis showed that tradition (p = 0.000), community resources (p = 0.000), accessibility (p = 0.000), communication with health workers (p = 0.000), support from community leaders (p = 0.000) and individual assessment (p = 0.000) were related to the utilization of health services. From the results of the logistic regression test, it was found that community resources (Exp. B = 4,457) was the most dominant factor influencing the utilization of health services. Public Health Center are expected to improve the quality of primary health services, especially to availability of resources, namely competent health workers in providing services in disadvantaged hamlets.

Health Services Ultilization, Disadvantaged Hamlets