Research Tasks for RURAL PCL

Rural vs Urban

1) Behaviour & Attitude differences
- include Gender bias (domestic violence/ sexual abuse)
{Shantz}

2) Spectrum of diseases and stage of presentation
- include occupational and health hazards (gender differences?) / mortality and morbidity rates
{Sri}

3) Availability of resources and accessbility - Challenges a rural doctor faces
{Chris}

4) Expectations on a rural doctor (focus on social role)
- include issues like acceptance into the community and prejudices against women doctors
{Christine}

5) Healthcare delivery system
- talk about delivery system for children and adults
{John}

6) FELDA & other government settings for rural development
{JK}

7) Government help and rights of people (especially women)
{Vivian}

8) Socio-economic-environmental challenges of the rural community
{Lawrence}

9) Role of traditional healers in rural community
{Madhura}