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September 5, 2025Journal of Underrepresented & Minority ProgressOpen Access

Barriers to Accessing Healthcare Services among Urban Squatter Communities in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

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RSRam Bahadur ShresthaPSPrabin Shrestha

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Overview

Qualitative study identifies key barriers to healthcare services among marginalized individuals in urban squatter communities, suggesting significant implications for local health policies.

Key Points

  • Barriers to accessing healthcare services were identified and categorized in urban squatter communities.
  • A qualitative approach revealed challenges that marginalized individuals face in Kathmandu Valley, highlighting systemic issues.
  • Thematic analysis provided insights into both supply and demand-related barriers within local healthcare services.
  • Implications for health policy are significant, suggesting a need for improved access and support for urban squatter communities.

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Shrestha et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3a2b2b87ece8dc9549a7https://doi.org/10.32674/a3h9tn12
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