Social Capital and Healthcare Access: A Comparative Study of Urban and Rural Settings

Abstract

The goal of the research project is to look at the status of healthcare accessibility in various urban and rural contexts. The social networks, connections, and community resources that people have access to are referred to as social capital. This study could provide important new perspectives on the dynamics of healthcare access in rural and urban settings and how they affect people's ability to receive healthcare. The major objective of this research was to study the health care access in the rural and urban areas of southern Rajasthan. The data was collected from 299 urban and 290 rural respondents. The results revealed that the urban population has better access to health facilities as compared to the rural mass in terms of quality as well as quantity. By illuminating healthcare inequities between urban and rural populations, the study tackles an important area of public health. Understanding these processes can educate policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and community leaders regarding possible approaches or strategies to improve healthcare accessibility in various contexts.