Growth and Spatial Pattern of Social Well Being: Medical and Educational Facilities in Dharwad District, Karnataka
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https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2022.v07.i11.021Keywords:
Primary Health center (PHC), Health workforce, Health institutions, Educational institutions, Geographical Accessibility, Healthcare UtilizationAbstract
This research paper investigates the complex relationship between social well-being and the distribution of medical and educational facilities in Dharwad District, Karnataka. The study formulates and confirms hypotheses to achieve its objectives, focusing on the impact of primary healthcare availability on population and settlement size, the influence of geographical accessibility on facility utilization, and the role of health workforce in meeting the actual medical requirements. The analysis relies predominantly on secondary data from sources such as the district Census Handbook, District at a Glance, Dharwad District Health Office, DDPI, and village and town directories. The study utilizes the nearest neighbor analysis to discern the spatial patterns of education and medical facilities, with a specific emphasis on government services. Findings from this research contribute valuable insights into the correlation between social well-being and the provision of healthcare and education. By confirming hypotheses related to healthcare availability, accessibility, and the role of health workforce, the study sheds light on the dynamics influencing the growth and spatial distribution of social well-being indicators in Dharwad District.
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