Population Growth Demand and Challenges of Health Equality Among Immigrants Towards Healthcare Services in Malaysia

Authors

  • Nor Aliya Ayub UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA
  • Siti Bazlina Mohd Rawi 1Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Muhammad Qusyairi Fakuruddin Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Nor Azila Muhd Aris Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Nur Atiqah Mohd Ahwan Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Rosnah Sutan Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Abstract

Introduction: Malaysia’s economic development leads to increased demand for immigrant workers. This article addresses the challenges of immigrant health equity.

Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted to analyze the existing literature and identify key findings.

Results: Immigrants face health inequalities due to complex immigration policies, and cultural and social differences that result in poor health outcomes among immigrants.

Discussion: Comprehensive strategies need to be addressed relating to immigration policy and social and cultural differences in order to ensure access for all immigrants

Conclusion: Efforts should be made to provide equitable healthcare access to ensure that all immigrants receive optimum health equality in Malaysia.

Author Biographies

Siti Bazlina Mohd Rawi, 1Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

 

 

Muhammad Qusyairi Fakuruddin, Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

 

Nor Azila Muhd Aris, Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

 

Nur Atiqah Mohd Ahwan, Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

 

Rosnah Sutan, Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

 

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Published

2024-02-23

How to Cite

Ayub, N. A., Mohd Rawi, S. B., Fakuruddin, M. Q., Muhd Aris, N. A., Mohd Ahwan, N. A., & Sutan, R. (2024). Population Growth Demand and Challenges of Health Equality Among Immigrants Towards Healthcare Services in Malaysia. International Journal of Public Health Research, 14(1), 1853–1857. Retrieved from https://spaj.ukm.my/ijphr/index.php/ijphr/article/view/448

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2024): International Journal of Public Health Research

Section

Brief Communication

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