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Investigate the barriers preventing healthcare utilisation in India among different socioeconomic groups.

The Doctor Is There but the Patient Is Missing: Understanding Low Healthcare Utilisation in India

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This research identifies barriers affecting healthcare utilisation in India, suggesting policy improvements.

Investigate the barriers preventing healthcare utilisation in India among different socioeconomic groups.
Utilised National Health Survey data from 2017-2018
Sample included 113,823 households
Analyzed the impact of financial, geographical, and trust-related barriers on healthcare access.
Poorest 20% are nearly three times more likely to avoid care due to lack of faith in medical facilities compared to the richest 20%;
27% of respondents cite lack of nearby medical facilities as a primary deterrent for seeking treatment;
Despite policies like PM-JAY, high financial burden persists, indicating the need to improve infrastructure and trust.

Kenia et al. (2026) studied this question.

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