Limited Access of Health Care in Rural Areas

In rural areas geological factors may limit citizens Access to healthcare. Geological factors
Such as infrastructure and distance can hinder
Ones ability to access healthcare

In this study the use of nominal measurement will be used by having citizens within a rural area complete survey asking local citizens how many appointments have they missed or had to reschedule due to geological conditions.

geographically isolated or less inhabited regions, often leads to rural communities having less access to healthcare services. There is a limited number
Of healthcare providers due to this.

In this study the use of ordinal measurement will be used by having citizens within a rural area complete survey asking local citizens on a scare on a five point scale (5 being extremely difficult, and 1 being not difficult at all) How difficult was it to obtain healthcare providers in their area?

Within rural areas access to reliable transportation
May be difficult to maintain. Limited access to transportation may affect one’s availability and punctuality to healthcare facilities.

In this study the use of ordinal measurement will be used by having citizens within a rural area complete survey asking local determined how reliable transportation is within the area. Using a five point scale (5 being extremely unreliable, and 1 being extremely reliable)

The availability, affordability, and quality of healthcare services for locals are impacted by issues including lower income levels, fewer employment options, and restricted access to infrastructure that are faced by rural communities with little financial resources.

In this study the use of nominal measurement will be used by having citizens within a rural area complete survey asking local citizens to indicate if their financial situation places a burden on their ability to obtain healthcare, by having the applicants select from a range of financial obstacles that could affect their capacity to access healthcare.

In remote areas, telehealth is essential for increasing convenience, reducing healthcare inequities, and expanding access to healthcare

In this study the use of ordinal measurement will be used by having citizens within a rural area complete survey asking local citizens if they have used telehealth within the past year. This will conclude how many citizens utilize the tool. Applicants will demonstrate this by filling out a questionnaire stating how many times they have used telehealth within 2024 ( 1. 0-2 times, 2. 3-4 times, etc)