The health development inequality of remote village: The study case of Bakaru Village, Indonesia

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 toward 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.