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Christian Simoneau
Department of Societes Territoires et Développement, Université du Québec à Rimouski, Rimouski, Canada
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Research Article
Evaluating the Spatial Mismatch Hypothesis: A Comprehensive Analysis of Access to Primary Care Physicians and Healthcare Disparities in Eastern Quebec
Author(s): Christian Simoneau*
Objective: The primary objective of this study is to conduct a rigorous and comprehensive assessment of the relationship between the deficiency of medical care accessibility in rural areas, with a particular focus on the most susceptible and vulnerable segments of the population. In order to achieve this objective, the study employs the utilization of the Enhanced Two-Step Floating Catchment Area (E2SFCA) methodology, and examines its implications for the Spatial Mismatch Theory in line with the Central Place Theory. Through the application of this theoretical framework, this paper endeavors to elucidate and focus on the aforementioned deficiency, by explicating the observed incongruity between the requirements and needs of specific population segments, and the scarcity of available primary care services. By providing a detailed and nuanced analysis of these.. View more»