Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008)

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Rural-to-Urban Migration Patterns' Impact on Healthcare Access in Ethiopian Urban Settings: An Intervention Study

Gaber Desta, Department of Pediatrics, Debre Markos University Negusse Wolde, Debre Markos University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18875536
Published: February 6, 2008

Abstract

Rural-to-urban migration in Ethiopia is a significant demographic shift impacting healthcare delivery systems. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews was employed, aiming to capture both macro-level trends and micro-level experiences of migrants. Data analysis revealed a substantial increase (30%) in migrant population seeking healthcare services compared to non-migrants, necessitating enhanced service capacity and better integration strategies. Enhanced access to urban healthcare services requires concerted efforts from both governmental health authorities and community organizations to address the growing demand and ensure equitable care distribution. Develop targeted public health campaigns promoting awareness of available services among migrants, implement telemedicine solutions for underserved areas, and allocate resources proportionately based on migrant population density. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Gaber Desta, Negusse Wolde (2008). Rural-to-Urban Migration Patterns' Impact on Healthcare Access in Ethiopian Urban Settings: An Intervention Study. African Disaster Studies (Interdisciplinary - Social/Env/Health/Policy), Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18875536

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EthiopiaMigration StudiesHealth Systems ResearchQuantitative MethodsQualitative ResearchService AccessibilityUrbanization Impacts

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