Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6052ISSN: Print 1683-8831
Abstract
Rural dwellers in Nigeria constitute over 70% of the population of the country, yet they are deprived of infrastrucutural facilities that are essential for good living Oni. One of such infrastructural facilities is health care facility. This study examined the accessibility of rural dwellers to health care facilities in Nigeria, with a focus on Owo region. The study utilized six accessibility variables in the determination of the level of accessibility of rural dwellers to available health facilities in the region. The findings amongst others revealed that about 74% of the rural dwellers experienced low accessibility. Finally, the paper suggested amongst others the introduction of National Health Insurance scheme, the improvement of rural road condition to facilitate the patronage of health care facilities within and outside the rural settlements in the region and the economic empowerment of the rural dwellers to improve their income with a view to boost their affordability of the cost of health care services.
How to cite this article:
Julius Ajilowo Bayode Olujimi . Accessibility of Rural Dwellers to Health Care Facilities in Nigeria: The Owo Region Experience.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/pjssci.2007.44.55
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1683-8831/pjssci.2007.44.55