Improved accessibility of healthcare facility services by vulnerable populations

College

Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business

Department/Unit

Management and Organization Department

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Journal of Regional and City Planning

Volume

35

Issue

2

First Page

201

Last Page

220

Publication Date

8-2024

Abstract

This study determined the capacity of healthcare facilities in the Philippines to provide accessible health services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research addressed the urgent need to support vulnerable populations facing higher health risks and barriers in accessing healthcare services. Using a cross-sectional, descriptive quantitative research design and the Healthcare Facility Capacity Self-Assessment on the Accessibility of Services for Vulnerable Populations survey, the researchers collected data from 154 participating healthcare facilities in the Philippines. The most important finding revealed significant gaps in the healthcare facilities’ capacity to serve vulnerable groups, particularly in physical infrastructure, equipment, personnel training, and tailored health promotion materials. This study contributes to the theoretical understanding of healthcare accessibility by applying the Andersen behavioral model. It highlights the practical implications for targeted interventions, policies, and resource allocation to enhance the capacity of healthcare facilities to provide accessible and inclusive health services to vulnerable populations during health emergencies.

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Disciplines

Health Policy

Keywords

Health services accessibility—Philippines; People with disabilities—Medical care—Philippines; Indigenous peoples—Medical care—Philippines; Women—Medical care—Philippines; Children—Medical care—Philippines; Older people—Medical care—Philippines

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