Determinants of outpatient service use among Orang Asli in Malaysia using Andersen's Behavioural Model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Indigenous populations, including the Orang Asli in Malaysia, experience persistent health disparities due to historical, socioeconomic, geographic, and cultural barriers. Despite government initiatives to improve access, significant gaps remain, and limited nationwide data hinder policy development. This study examines the prevalence and determinants of outpatient healthcare utilisation among the Orang Asli.

Methods

This study utilised data from the Orang Asli Health Survey, a nationwide cross-sectional survey of Orang Asli communities in Peninsular Malaysia, with 89.8% response rate. Andersen's Behavioural Model was applied in the analysis to assess the predisposing, enabling, and health need factors influencing outpatient healthcare use among the adult (aged 18

SUBMITTER: Ab Rahim I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12826521 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature