Decisions to Access Health Care: Voices From Rural Residents in Southeast Australia

This study identified the strong role of GPs and the relational aspects of accessing and utilising health care. It calls for stronger engagement with disadvantaged rural residents to build trust in health care among those avoiding health services.

Authors

Lisa Bourke

Institutions

Goulburn Valley Health (AU)
The University of Melbourne (AU)

Publication Details

Journal: Australian Journal of Rural Health
Published: 2026-03-02
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ajr.70159
Primary Topic: Global Health Workforce Issues
Type: article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 0.00

Funders

Australian Government
University of Melbourne

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Decisions to Access Health Care: Voices From Rural Residents in Southeast Australia

Lisa Bourke

Mar 2, 2026

Australian Journal of Rural Health

Global Health Workforce Issues

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Decisions to Access Health Care: Voices From Rural Residents in Southeast Australia

Lisa Bourke

March 2, 2026article en

Abstract

Australian Journal of Rural HealthVol. 34(2)

Goulburn Valley Health (AU), The University of Melbourne (AU)

Australian Government, University of Melbourne

Openalex Percentile: Top 43%

Global Health Workforce Issues

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