Spatial Accessibility to Primary Healthcare Providers in Yucatán, Mexico
Abstract:
<p>This poster examines spatial accessibility to primary healthcare facilities in the state of Yucatán, Mexico by employing the Two-Step Floating Catchment Area (2SFCA) method. Access to primary healthcare plays an important role in enhancing overall health outcomes, especially due to preventative care measures. 2SFCA is used to first calculate a provider-to-population ratio using network analysis, and then aggregate these ratios within population catchment areas. The end result is a spatial accessibility index, which is a valuable metric to evaluate relative spatial accessibility of population points to primary healthcare locations. This research helps quantify accessibility, with potential applications aiding in policy development and service planning, ultimately resulting in improved health outcomes for the population.</p>
Keywords: Spatial Accessibility, Two-Step Floating Catchment Area (2SFCA), Mexico
Authors:
Caroline Baumann, California State University, Northridge; Submitting Author / Primary Presenter
Soheil Boroushaki, California State University, Northridge; Co-Author (this author will not present)
Edward Jackiewicz, California State University, Northridge; Co-Author (this author will not present)