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Travel patterns of adult patients to primary health centers in Madurai district: A public health perspective
1 Department of Geography, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai -625021
Tamil Nadu, India.
2 Department of Geography, School of Human and Environmental Sciences, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022
Meghalaya, India
3 Environmental Remote Sensing and Cartography, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai- 624021, Tamil Nadu, India.
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(01), 141–149.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.1.1605
Publication history:
Received on 20 July 2024; revised on 27 August 2024; accepted on 30 August 2024
Abstract:
Access to healthcare services is a critical determinant of public health outcomes, influenced significantly by travel patterns among adult patients. In Madurai District, like many regions globally, understanding these travel patterns is essential for optimizing healthcare delivery and improving health outcomes. This study focuses on elucidating the dynamics of patient travel to primary health centers (PHCs) within Madurai District, situated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India. The main objectives are: 1. to identify the spatial distribution of primary health contaminants 2. To examine the travel and movement patterns of patients from their homes to the PHC in relation to their adult indicators. The study relied on both primary and secondary sources. The data was collected via stratified random sampling, and 260 questionnaire samples were picked. Graphic approaches such as overlay and buffer analysis using GIS, as well as appropriate statistical methods, were applied. PHC access was assessed using graphic approaches such as overlay and buffer analysis. The study discovered that PHC location had a significant impact on health status and travel patterns for health utilization in Madurai district.
Keywords:
Accessibility; PHC; Overlay; Buffer analysis; Adult patients; GIS
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