Healthcare Provider Perspectives on Solarized Health Centers in Rural Karnataka, India

A qualitative study by Veeresh Tadahal explored the impact of solar energy on healthcare delivery in Yadgir district, Karnataka, India. The dataset contains transcripts from 55 participants, including medical officers, nurses, and support staff, collected via focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. The data was analyzed thematically using the WHO Harmonized Healthcare Assessment framework and was last updated in May 2026.

Use Cases

• Thematic analysis of healthcare provider experiences based on qualitative interview transcripts.
• Assessing the impact of solar energy interventions on service availability and readiness as described in the results.
• Studying barriers and facilitators to sustainable healthcare infrastructure based on provider perspectives.
• Evaluating data management and operational improvements in primary health centers following electrification.

Strengths

• Dataset is based on 55 participant interviews and focus groups, providing multiple perspectives.
• Study adhered to Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines.
• Analysis applied the structured WHO Harmonized Healthcare Assessment (HHFA) framework.

Limitations

• The dataset is a 714.1 KB DOCX file, indicating a limited textual scope rather than a large structured dataset.
• Column-level documentation and sample data are unavailable, making field semantics unclear before download.
• Data reflects perspectives from a single district in India, which may limit generalizability.

Provenance

Source

Veeresh Tadahal via figshare.

Collection Method

Focus Group Discussions and In-depth Interviews, audio-recorded, transcribed, and translated.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-07 05:42:31.

Geography

Yadgir district, Karnataka, India.