Stigma experiences and adaptations in accessing healthcare services among hill tribes in Thailand: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the significant barriers to accessing healthcare services is the stigma experienced from healthcare workers. Individuals can be significantly impacted by stigma owing to being classed according to particular characteristics, such as being tribal members. This study aimed to understand the experiences and adaptations of hill tribe people in Thailand, who face stigma when accessing healthcare services.

Methods

A qualitative phenomenological method was used to elicit information from hill tribe members with prior experience accessing healthcare. A question guide was used to interview the participants. The interviews were conducted in private and confidential rooms in hill tribe villages in August 2021. Each interview lasted for 45 minutes.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Srichan P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12047764 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature