Browsing Tan Sok Teng by Author "Yeo, Jason"
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The health needs and access barriers among refugees and asylum-seekers in Malaysia: A qualitative study
Chuah, Fiona Leh Hoon; Tan, Sok Teng; Yeo, Jason; Legido-Quigley, Helena (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
Chuah, Fiona Leh Hoon; Tan, Sok Teng; Yeo, Jason; Legido-Quigley, Helena (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 ...