Perceptions of health and healthcare needs in low-resource settings: qualitative insights from Bengaluru's urban slum and rural areas
Recent Publication
In this study, people from slums and rural areas around Bengaluru were asked about their perceptions of health and their experiences with the healthcare system. For them, health primarily means having no complaints, being able to work and leading a healthy lifestyle. Particularly important to them are trustworthy doctors, clean facilities, fast treatment and affordable costs. It was noticeable that there is often a stigma surrounding health in rural areas. Dr. Keerthi Dubbala MBBS MPH and Dr. Wanda Stahl MSc Bakk BA from the Division of Biomedical Ethics and Healthcare Ethics were instrumental in this work.
Dubbala, K., Spahl, W., George, C. E., & de Witte, L. (2025). Perceptions of health and healthcare needs in low-resource settings: qualitative insights from Bengaluru's urban slum and rural areas. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, Article 1530256. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1530256
Keerthi Dubbala MPH
Scientific Staff (PreDoc), Scientific Staff (PreDoc)
PhD Programme Mental Health and Neuroscience, Department of Biomedical and Public Health Ethics
Dr. Wanda Spahl MSc. Bakk. BA
Scientific Staff (PostDoc)
Department of Biomedical and Public Health Ethics