ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AMONG HOUSE HOLD IN DANDUME LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Access to healthcare remains a significant challenge in many rural communities in Nigeria. This study assesses the factors associated with access to healthcare among households in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, with data collected through structured questionnaires administered to selected households. The findings reveal that income level, distance to healthcare facilities, educational status, availability of healthcare services, and cultural beliefs significantly influence healthcare access. The study concludes that improving infrastructure, strengthening primary healthcare systems, and enhancing public awareness are essential to improving healthcare access in rural areas.
Full-Text Access Notice
In accordance with the NERD Policy on promoting peer-reviewed publication, public access to the full text of a project, thesis or dissertation is restricted for three years, allowing the author and supervisors sufficient time to pursue peer-reviewed publication.
During this period, researchers with legitimate academic or research purposes may request authorisation directly from the author to enable NERD to release the indexed full texts of the work using the form below.