Spatial Pattern of health care facilities in Sant Kabir Nagar District: A Geographical analysis

Abstract

Healthcare accessibility is a critical determinant of population health outcomes, with geographical disparities often reflecting inequities in healthcare provision. This study conducts a comprehensive geographical analysis of healthcare facilities in Sant Kabir Nagar District, Uttar Pradesh, to assess the spatial distribution and accessibility of healthcare services. The main objective of this paper to examine the spatial pattern of density, distribution, and distribution of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and primary healthcare centers, across the district. The findings reveal no significant spatial variations in the distribution of healthcare facilities in Sant Kabir Nagar District. Furthermore, the study explores the implications of spatial patterns of healthcare facilities on healthcare access and utilization within the district. The necessary data was collected through purposive random sampling from various health centers including community health centers, primary health centers, and sub centers. The distribution of healthcare facilities is fairly even throughout the district and does not appear to be influenced by the availability of transportation networks.