Table 3.
Comparison of responses between Urban and Rural centres.
| (N=76) | Metro cities and Urban region (n=58) |
Semi-Urban and Rural areas (n=18) |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | 58 (76.3%) | 18 (23.7%) |
| Availability of Linac | 58 (76.3%) | 18 (23.7%) |
| Presence of SRS facilities |
54 (93%) | 14 (77.7%) |
| Workplace of the participants | ||
| Medical colleges/RCC/ Trust hospitals |
10 (17.2%) | 8 (45%) |
| Corporate hospitals | 42 (72.4) | 2 (10%) |
| Small-medium private hospitals |
6 (10.4%) | 8 (45%) |
| Experience of treating Physicians | ||
| <3years | 40 (69%) | 10 (55%) |
| >3years | 18 (31%) | 8 (45%) |
| Average cost of SRS | ||
| <1 Lacs INR | 10 (17.2%) | 10 (55%) |
| 1-3Lacs INR | 42 (72.4%) | 4 (22.2%) |
| 3-5Lacs INR | 6 (10.4%) | 0 |
| Percentage of people having Medical Insurance | ||
| <25% | 12 (20.6%) | 14 (77.7%) |
| 25-50% | 20 (34.4%) | 4 (22.3%) |
| 50-75% | 14 (24.4%) | 0 |
| >75% | 12 (20.6%) | 0 |
| Percentage of people having Government health schemes | ||
| <25% | 14 (24.4%) | 0 |
| 25-50% | 14 (24.4%) | 0 |
| 50-75% | 12 (20.6%) | 6 (33.3%) |
| >75% | 8 (13.6%) | 12 (66.7%) |