Access to Disability-related Healthcare among People with Visual Disability in India: Evidence from a National Sample Survey
The study found gaps in access to healthcare in people with VD in India. This population is falling behind in the core elements of UHC, i.e. affordability and inequality. India should adopt a comprehensive strategy that includes age-specific interventions, improved rural access, measures for socioeconomic equity, gender sensitivity, and expanded public health insurance coverage and social security schemes for people with VD.
Authors
- Gaurav Meratwal
- Ashok Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5465-0522)
- Praveena Tandon
Institutions
- Bangur Institute of Neurosciences (IN)
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Community Medicine
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_440_23
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India