Unpacking the role of transport inequalities among older adults for accessing healthcare in Bengaluru, India
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15540245 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Divya Sussana Patil (0000-0003-3920-920X, Manipal Academy of Higher Education), Ajay Bailey (0000-0003-3163-6805, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, corresponding author), Sobin George (0000-0003-1983-3216, Institute for Social and Economic Change), Martin Hyde (0000-0002-9955-8121, University of Leicester), Lena Ashok (0000-0003-2441-3224, Manipal Academy of Higher Education) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 2274438-2274438 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Global Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1744-1692 • E-ISSN: 1744-1706 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17441692.2023.2274438 |
| PMID | 37902071 |
| OpenAlex | W4388034923 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 42 |
Mobility, access to transport and healthcare play a crucial part in healthy ageing. However, these often posechallenges for older adults in the global South. This study applies the three concepts of 'motility' (access, competence and appropriation), to explore transport inequalities and barriers to access healthcare services for older adults in Bengaluru, India. The paper draws on interviews with sixty adults, aged 50 years and over, residing in urban Bengaluru. A semi-structured in-depth interview guide was employed to explore the transport inequalities. Applying thematic analysis, we present the mobility and transport barriers to access healthcare. Restricted access to healthcare services due to unavailable and unaffordable transportation resulted in missed appointments, delayed care and deterioration of health conditions. To cope with the barriers, older adults often visited less specialised clinics for regular check-ups and those with financial constraints resorted to self-medication. These actions further deteriorated health and led to adverse health outcomes. Our findings suggest that integrated health and transport policies must be designed to ensure equitable access to transportation services. Enabling older adults to have more independent lives and improve access to preventive healthcare is essential for better health outcomes
Appropriation · Business · Economic growth · Economics · Health care · Inequality · Qualitative research · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues · Medicine · Older Adults Driving Studies · Urban Transport and Accessibility
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |