When trying to help people who are living in persistent rural poverty, social workers who operate in rural areas encounter problems that are uncommon in urban settings, such as social and geographic isolation and restricted access to resources and care. Dr. Suresh Borole face every situation for people

1. Issues Facing Rural Social Workers
Dr. Suresh Borole

2. Introduction
● When trying to help people who are
living in persistent rural poverty,
social workers who operate in rural
areas encounter problems that are
uncommon in urban settings, such as
social and geographic isolation and
restricted access to resources and
care. Dr. Suresh Borole face every
situation for people.

3. Rural Social
Worker
Challenges
● Limited access to specialist
● Less pay
● Fewer social worker per patient
● Fewer capital resources
● Accessibility issue

4. Challenges for
Rural Social
Worker
Here are 3 challenges who faces
rural social worker
● Generational Poverty
● Limited Social Services Resources
● Restrictive Cultural Norms

5. Generational
Poverty
● Rural communities have high rates of
generational poverty.
● High rates of teen pregnancy
● Infant death
● lack of basic educational resources.
● Nutrient-poor food options.
● poor health care.

6. Limited Social
Services
Resources
● Lack of specialty care options.
● Restricted access to local, state, and
federal government services.
● Unpredictable transportation options.

7. Restrictive
Cultural Norms
● Social workers might find it
challenging to establish relationships
with locals.
● The tight-knit structure of the town
might make patient confidentiality
challenging.
● The most vulnerable patients, such as
those who are mentally ill, may
decline offers of assistance to avoid
being labeled.

8. Overcoming
Difficulties
● Better roads
● Healthcare
● Stormwater resources,
● Enhanced power,
● Water and wastewater infrastructure.
● Increased e-connectivity in rural
locations.
● Access to healthcare,
● Education
● Employment opportunities

9. Thank you…