ArticleIndustrial psychiatry journal
Mapping of geographic inequality in mental health care facilities and psychiatrists distribution across seven districts of indore division: A geospatial analysis from central India.
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Background: India faces a severe mental health workforce shortage, with Madhya Pradesh (MP) having only 0.05 psychiatrists per 100,000 population-far below the World Health Organization (WHO) benchmark of 3. Granular data on psychiatrist distribution are needed to address inequities in care. Aim: To map psychiatrist distribution across the seven districts of Indore division, MP, to assess geographic inequalities and estimate resource requirements for achieving WHO staffing norms. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional geospatial survey (Jan-Mar 2025) identified actively practicing psychiatrists via snowball sampling, global positioning system (GPS)mapping, and inequality indices (Gini, Theil). Spatial clustering was analyzed using the nearest-neighbor index (NNI). Regression models assessed infrastructure-psychiatrist associations. Results: Among 71 psychiatrists, 88% clustered in Indore city, yielding a regional density of 0.54 per 100,000. Three districts had no psychiatrists. High inequality (Gini = 0.78) and urban clustering (NNI = 0.38) were observed. Infrastructure availability strongly predicted psychiatrist presence (β =0.98). Meeting WHO targets requires 429 additional psychiatrists (annual investment: INR 514.8 million). Conclusion: Severe urban-rural disparities exist in psychiatrist distribution. Targeted investments in workforce expansion, telepsychiatry (e.g. Tele-MANAS), and rural infrastructure are urgently needed to bridge the treatment gap.
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