Healthcare Services and Rural Development in Nigeria

Authors

  • Fidelis Bukie Bukie Department of Social Work, University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
  • Evaristus Akpanke Ushie Department of Sociology, University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
  • Joseph S. Eni Department of Sociology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
  • Blessing Lekam Department of Sociology, University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Healthcare facilities, cross-sectional, socio-economic development, Job Performance, sustainable development, empowerment opportunities, rural area, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the relationship between healthcare services and rural development in Nigeria. Primary data were collected using structured questionnaire and IDI guide to reach 440 rural dwellers in Bakassi Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. Percentage, Chi-square were used in analysing the data the quantitative data while content analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data. The result showed that, strong relationship between healthcare services and rural development in Nigeria. The study recommended among other things that While there is a strong desire to equip existing health care provisions with human resources, medical equipment, and supplies, new ones should be made available to communities that lack health centres. This is to promote proximity, enhance easy accessibility, and encourage regular hospital consultation.

 

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Published

2023-12-28

How to Cite

Bukie, F. B., Ushie, E. A., Eni, J. S., & Lekam, B. (2023). Healthcare Services and Rural Development in Nigeria. Journal of Public Administration, Policy and Governance Research, 1(4), 95–101. Retrieved from https://jpapgr.com/index.php/research/article/view/51

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): Journal of Public Administration, Policy and Governance Research (JPAPGR)

Section

Articles