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The social determinants of chronic disease management: perspectives of elderly patients with hypertension from low socio-economic background in Singapore
(2019-01-03)
Background:
In Singapore, the burden of hypertension disproportionately falls on the elderly population of low socio-economic status. Despite availability of effective treatment, studies have shown high prevalence of ...
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 ...
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 ...