The Health Development Inequality of Remote Village: The Study Case of Bakaru Village, Indonesia
Mansyur Radjab, Alimuddin Unde, Munsi Lampe, Andi Nurlela
Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia
Department of Communication, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia
Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia
Abstract
Abstract Objective: To examine the health development inequality in Bakaru Village, as one of the most remote villages in Indonesia, located in Pinrang Regency, South Sulawesi Province. Methods: The research method used was descriptive qualitative. The informants were selected on their ability to give and know the research object. Data collection covered in-depth interviews, observations, and photo documentation. Results: The results show that health development in Bakaru Village has not yet been able to open an optimal service space for the community. The lack of health facilities, infrastructure, and medical personnel is a significant obstacle. Meanwhile, The Bakaru hydropower company existence in the village is also ineffective in helping the improvement of health services towards the community. Conclusion: This research concludes that Indonesia-s health development policy is still unable to open a space for greater essential public health service accessibility in the Bakaru Village
Keywords: Village; Health Development; Inequality; Health Service
Topic: Uncommunicable disease related to women