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ArticleJournal of racial and ethnic health disparities2026

Barriers to Healthcare Access for Indigenous Communities: Insights from Healthcare Professionals.

Sdney Jia Eer Tew, Yi Ting Sim, Yee Sin Chong, Qi Xuan Ng, Ronald Fook Seng Lee, Wei Jin Wong, Shaun Wen Huey Lee

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Sdney Jia Eer TewSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia.
Yi Ting SimSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia.
Yee Sin ChongSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia.
Qi Xuan NgSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia.
Ronald Fook Seng LeeSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia.
Wei Jin WongSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia.
Shaun Wen Huey LeeSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia. shaun.lee@monash.edu.ORCID 0000-0001-7361-6576

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backgroundThe indigenous people or 'Orang Asli' (OA) in Malaysia is a vulnerable group who lags behind in terms of socioeconomic, education and health. Despite numerous developments, health disparities still exist among the OA, resulting in varying health outcomes. This study aimed to identify barriers to providing healthcare to OA by healthcare professionals (HCPs) in Malaysia.

methodsSemi-structure interview was conducted with 20 HCPs who have experience working with OA communities. Data were analysed thematically using the Health Care Access Barriers model as a framework.

resultsOur study identified three themes which improve or hinder access to health care among OA communities. The main perceived barriers were (1) structural barriers, (2) cognitive barriers and (3) financial barriers.

conclusionOur study illuminates how financial, structural and cognitive factors intersect to affect healthcare access among OA communities. To narrow the health outcome disparities, future research must engage with OA communities to ensure culturally appropriate and sustainable healthcare delivery.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelHealthcare DisparitiesHealth PersonnelHealth Services AccessibilityHealth Services, IndigenousIndigenous PeoplesAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMalaysiaMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchBarriersHealthcare accessHealth literacyIndigenous

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