Perceptions of health and healthcare needs in low-resource settings: qualitative insights from Bengaluru's urban slum and rural areas.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the multitude of healthcare services available in India, health inequalities persist. People in low-resource settings are both disadvantaged and have the greatest need for healthcare. To address these disparities and achieve universal health coverage, healthcare services need to be tailored to the specific needs of this population.

Objective

This study aimed to understand health and healthcare perceptions of people in slums and villages in and around Bengaluru, a city in the southern part of India. It was conducted in partnership with Bangalore Baptist Hospital, a charity hospital dedicated to supporting underserved populations in this region.

Methods

The study employed qualitative methods. Twenty-eight open-ended interviews and eight focus groups w

SUBMITTER: Dubbala K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11996843 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature