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      Breaking down the barriers: Understanding migrant workers' access to healthcare in Malaysia 

      Loganathan, Tharani; Rui, Deng; Ng, Chiu-Wan; Pocock, Nicola Suyin (2019-07-03)

      Background: Malaysia is widely credited to have achieved universal health coverage for citizens. However, the accessibility of healthcare services to migrant workers is questionable. Recently, medical fees for foreigners at public facilities were substantially increased. Mandatory health insurance only covers public hospital admissions and excludes undocumented migrants. This study explores barriers to healthcare access faced by documented and undocumented migrant workers in Malaysia. Methods: We use qualitative data from 17 in-depth ...
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      Developing an evidence assessment framework and appraising the academic literature on migrant health in Malaysia: a scoping review 

      de Smalen, Allard Willem; Chan, Zhie X; Abreu Lopes, Claudia; Vanore, Michaella; Loganathan, Tharani; Pocock, Nicola Suyin (2020-12-09)

      Background: A large number of international migrants in Malaysia face challenges in obtaining good health, the extent of which is still relatively unknown. This study aims to map the existing academic literature on migrant health in Malaysia and to provide an overview of the topical coverage, quality and level of evidence of these scientific studies. Methods: A scoping review was conducted using six databases, including Econlit, Embase, Global Health, Medline, PsycINFO and Social Policy and Practice. Studies were eligible for inclusion if ...
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      Healthcare for migrant workers in destination countries: a comparative qualitative study of China and Malaysia 

      Loganathan, Tharani; Rui, Deng; Pocock, Nicola Suyin (2020-11-09)

      Objectives: This paper explores policies addressing migrant worker’s health and barriers to healthcare access in two middle-income, destination countries in Asia with cross-border migration to Yunnan province, China and international migration to Malaysia. Design: Qualitative interviews were conducted in Rui Li City and Tenchong County in Yunnan Province, China (n=23) and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (n=44), along with review of policy documents. Data were thematically analysed. Participants: Participants were migrant workers and key stakeholders ...
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      Moving towards culturally competent health systems for migrants? Applying systems thinking in a qualitative study in Malaysia and Thailand 

      Pocock, Nicola Suyin; Chan, Zhie; Loganathan, Tharani; Suphanchaimat, Rapeepong; Kosiyaporn, Hathairat; Allotey, Pascale; Chan, Wei-Kay; Tan, David (2020-04-06)

      Cultural competency describes interventions that aim to improve accessibility and effectiveness of health services for people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Interventions include interpreter services, migrant peer educators and health worker training to provide culturally competent care. Very few studies have focussed on cultural competency for migrant service use in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC). Migrants and refugees in Thailand and Malaysia report difficulties in accessing health systems and discrimination by service providers. ...
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      A qualitative exploration of tuberculosis patients who were lost to follow-up in Malaysia 

      Tok, Peter Seah Keng; Wong, Li Ping; Liew, Su May; Razali, Asmah; Mahmood, Mohd Ihsani; Chinnayah, Thilaka; Kawatsu, Lisa; Toha, Haidar Rizal; Yusof, Khalijah Mohd; RahmanI, Rozanah Abd; Che Mat Din, Shaharom Nor Azian; Loganathan, Tharani (2023-09-07)

      Background: Loss to follow-up (LTFU) is an unsuccessful treatment outcome for tuberculosis (TB) patients. In Malaysia, LTFU affects around 1 in 20 TB patients. Integration of qualitative research methods and evidence will provide a better understanding of LTFU and its underlying issues. In this study, we qualitatively explored TB patients’ experiences in receiving treatment and their reasons for leaving TB care. Method: In-depth interviews of 15 patients with a history of LTFU were conducted from January to September 2020. Interview ...
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      Strengthening the migrant-friendliness of Thai health services through interpretation and cultural mediation: a system analysis 

      Kosiyaporn, Hathairat; Julchoo, Sataporn; Phaiyarom, Mathudara; Sinam, Pigunkaew; Kunpeuk, Watinee; Pudpong, Nareerut; Allotey, Pascale; Chan, Zhie X; Loganathan, Tharani; Pocock, Nicola Suyin; Suphanchaimat, Rapeepong (2020-12-08)

      Background: In addition to healthcare entitlements, ‘migrant-friendly health services’ in Thailand include interpretation and cultural mediation services which aim to reduce language and cultural barriers between health personnel and migrants. Although the Thai Government started implementing these services in 2003, challenges in providing them still remain. This study aims to analyse the health system functions which support the interpretation and cultural mediation services of migrant health worker (MHW) and migrant health volunteer (MHV) ...