Spatial Distribution and Accessibility of Health Facilities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Atser, Jacob; Akpan, PA

doi:10.4314/ejesm.v2i2.45919

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“…Moreover, many studies show that there is a positive correlation between the availability of health resources and health outcomes represented by life expectancy and mortality rates (6,7). Therefore, equitable distribution of health resources in developing countries is of paramount importance, as many of these countries face severe shortages in physical and human resources to provide essential health care services (8,9). In Sudan, inequitable regional distribution of wealth and resources has been the leading driver of political conflicts and violence since its independence in 1956 (9)(10)(11).…”

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Regional disparities in the distribution of Sudan’s health resources

Ismail¹

2020

East Mediterr Health J.

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Background: Equal distribution of health resources has been a core objective of both long-and medium-term strategic plans for the health sector in Sudan. However, the targets of these plans have not yet been achieved, resulting in weak performance of the whole health system. The unequal distribution of the health resources has resulted in significant regional disparities in provision of health care services. Aims: This study aims to describe and analyse the inequality in geographic distribution of public sector's physical and human health resources in Sudan. In addition, the study also aims to measure the relations between density of health resources and health outcomes. Methods: State-level data on health resources and health outcomes obtained from the Sudan Health Statistical Report of 2016 were used to calculate inequality indices, drawing Lorenz curves, and calculating Spearman's correlation analysis between health resource density and health-related outcomes. Results: Our findings show that the distributions of health resources, based on population size, were highly unequal among the 18 states of Sudan. Conclusion: There is a crucial need to improve health status in the relatively under-resourced states, particularly in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile states. Moreover, the government needs to use health resource allocation models that take into account the population size and health outcomes variables in each state in future health strategies.

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Regional disparities in the distribution of Sudan’s health resources

Ismail¹

2020

East Mediterr Health J.

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“…The population distribution by district/municipalities was displayed in the 37501.0000001-78907.000000 (6) 78907.000001-102574.000000 (9) 102574.000001-136483.000000 (7) 136483.000001-183727.000000 340 Miles 0 10 20 OALibJ | DOI:10.4236/oalib.1102956 5 August 2016 | Volume 3 | e2956 Figure 2 displays the breakdown of the Eastern Region into its 26 administrative districts by population. The legend shown at the top left corner of the map shows the population in ranges arranged from the highest to the lowest, the strength of the color shade corresponds to how high or low the population is.…”

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“…Unfortunately health care services is not equally accessible to all people and continues to be a major barrier to achieving the goal of health care for all and sundry [6]. Atser and Akpan (2009) reported that variation in distribution of facilities is crucial especially in rural areas where there are problems of limited facilities and low mobility of health personnel [7]. Results from a study in Ondo State showed that healthcare facilities in the state were unevenly distributed, hence hampering health development at the grassroots [8].…”

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A Spatial Perspective to the Distribution of Healthcare Facilities and Health Personnel in the Eastern Region of Ghana

Manortey¹,

Acheampong²

2016

OALib

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Background: A major factor for health services provision in various communities is the concern for spatial justice in the distribution of healthcare facilities. The eastern region with most of its population in rural areas has been subject to frequent increases in the number of administrative districts over time. This however has not correspondingly followed with a significant increase in the number of health facilities and health personnel in the region, a phenomenon that has disturbed the distribution of health facilities and personnel, thus the purpose of this study to investigate the spatial pattern in the distribution of health facilities and health personnel. Methods: Data on the global positioning system of each health facility and the total number of health workers were factored with the population in the administrative districts of the eastern region as part of analysis to investigate the distribution of health facilities and health personnel per population of each district and the Region. Results: Health facilities and health personnel were unevenly distributed, recently added districts such as Kwahu Afram Plains South, Ayensuano, Upper West Akim along with existing ones such as Birim South, Kwahu West, Akyem Mansa, and Kwahu East all lacked in terms of health facilities and health personnel. Conclusions: This observed deficiency in distribution of health facilities and health personnel has the potential to generate productivity inequalities among residents of the Eastern Region which in turn has a negative effect on the entire development of the region. Areas that were identified as disadvantaged districts should be considered for various intervention strategies.

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“…According to Atser and Akpan (2009), within developing societies where there are problems with limited facilities and low personal mobility (accessibility), inequality in facilities' distribution is of crucial importance. Accessibility in this context has a spatial theme and signifies the ease with which potential healthcare seekers get to the health facilities unhindered.…”

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Health Facilities Locational Analysis in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State-Nigeria Using Gis Application

Okosun

2018

Geosfera Ind.

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The most important indices of defining general welfare and quality of life of people in the world are the physical and mental health of individuals. This study attempts to examine GIS solution in the spatial analysis of health facilities in Makurdi local government area of Benue State, through mapping of the existing health facilities located in the study area, their spatial distribution pattern, identify areas with marginal services and propose a model for the future development as well examine the availability and accessibility of the existing health facilities, e.g (road network, travel time, distance covered and queuing time). The” Nearest neighbour analysis” Geospatial statistical method was employed to determine the spatial distribution pattern of the existing health facilities in other to determine the area of limited service and accessibility to healthcare facilities. The findings indicated that the healthcare facilities are randomly distributed; Fiidi ward was discovered to have limited service as regards the healthcare facilities in the study area. In line with the findings, recommendations were made on the use of GIS to build a concept that can be followed and replicated in divergent social-economic and political contexts. Conclusively, the study had shown that GIS is a vital tool in healthcare facility analysis and also in live application issues and thus should be encouraged in Nigeria for national economic transformation and sustainable development. keywords: Health, GIS, Mapping, Location

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Spatial Distribution and Accessibility of Health Facilities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Cited by 8 publications

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Regional disparities in the distribution of Sudan’s health resources

Regional disparities in the distribution of Sudan’s health resources

A Spatial Perspective to the Distribution of Healthcare Facilities and Health Personnel in the Eastern Region of Ghana

Health Facilities Locational Analysis in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State-Nigeria Using Gis Application

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