ArticleBMJ open2022
Factors influencing healthcare-seeking behaviour among Muslims from Southeast Asian countries (Indonesia and Malaysia) living in Japan: an exploratory qualitative study.
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- Barriers and facilitators for healthcare access among immigrants in Japan: a mixed methods systematic review and meta-synthesis.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2025Article
- Determinants Shaping Healthcare Experiences Among Vulnerable Populations in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
objectivesTo identify factors influencing healthcare-seeking behaviours and to explore issues with healthcare experiences of Muslims from Southeast Asian countries (Indonesia and Malaysia) living in Japan.
designQualitative study.
settingKansai area of Japan (Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo and Nara prefectures).
participantsForty-five Muslims in Japan from Southeast Asian countries (Indonesia and Malaysia).
methodsSemistructured interviews were conducted by trained interviewers who are Muslims living in Japan. Interviews were conducted in Indonesian and Malaysian languages and transcribed and translated into English. The data were thematically analysed.
resultsFour themes were identified: (1) trying to comply with the recommendations of Islam, (2) confusion about healthcare system, (3) improvising an informal support system and (4) language barrier problems.
conclusionMuslims in Japan have some issues when obtaining healthcare services mainly because of communication issues besides the conflicts to meet their religious obligations. Education and awareness building for the Muslim patients in Japan as well as Japanese healthcare providers are needed to allow smooth communication between Japanese healthcare providers and Muslim patients in Japan.
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