Healthcare service utilization of hill tribe children in underserved communities in thailand: Barriers to access.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hill tribe children, an ethnic minority group in Thailand, experience wide-ranging social and health inequalities. Previous reports indicate that hill tribe children, especially age under 5 years, face social health disadvantages but little is known about the underlying causes. Exploring healthcare utilization among hill tribe children is therefore essential and it may well provide some insight.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted using purposive sampling techniques to recruit participants based on our criteria. In-depth interviews and focus-group discussions were employed to explore the experiences of parents (n = 20), community leaders (n = 20), and healthcare providers (n = 20) when caring for children aged under 5 years. Interview transcripts were coded,

SUBMITTER: Moonpanane K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9438234 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature