Browsing by Subject "Malaysia"
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The health needs and access barriers among refugees and asylum-seekers in Malaysia: A qualitative study
(2018-08-15)
Background: In Malaysia, refugees and asylum-seekers are a vulnerable group that often face circumstances in which their health and wellbeing can be compromised. This qualitative study sought to examine the key health concerns and barriers to healthcare access among refugees and asylum-seekers in Malaysia through the lens of healthcare professionals, program staff and experts on refugee and migrant health. Methods: We conducted 20 semi-structured in-depth interviews with experts, healthcare professionals, program managers or executives from ... -
Health System Responses to the Health Needs of Refugees and Asylum-seekers in Malaysia: A Qualitative Study
(2019-05-06)
Background: This study was conducted to examine the responses and challenges in addressing the health needs of refugees and asylum-seekers in Malaysia from a health systems and policy perspective. Methods: Twenty semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with key informants comprising experts, healthcare professionals and program personnel with professional experience in refugee health issues. Deductive and inductive analyses were conducted to identify themes. Results: Our study identified a broad range of actors involved in the response ... -
Resilience and Health-Related Quality of Life among Hepatitis C Patients in Pahang, Malaysia
(2022-01-01)
Background: Hepatitis C is one of the most common causes of liver disease worldwide. Health impacts of hepatitis C are not limited to physical morbidity but include psychosocial dimensions such as quality of life (QOL), depression, anxiety, and stigmatization. In Malaysia, modifiable factors that can improve QOL among hepatitis C patients have not been adequately studied. Resilience – defined as the capacity to endure hardships and rebound from life adversities – is associated with mental health and well-being. Our study aims to test the association ...