Geospatial assessment of healthcare distribution and population density in Sri Aman, Sarawak, Malaysia
In Malaysia, particularly in Sarawak, rural areas face significant obstacles in accessing quality healthcare, necessitating oversight and targeted interventions to ensure rural populations receive medical attention comparable to urban areas. Thus, this study focuses on the Sri Aman Division to addre...
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my.unimas.ir.459082024-09-02T00:11:17Z http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/45908/ Geospatial assessment of healthcare distribution and population density in Sri Aman, Sarawak, Malaysia Luqman Haqim, Bismelah Tarmiji, Bin Masron Azizul, Ahmad Asykal Syakinah, Mohd Ali Daniel Ugih, Echoh G Geography (General) In Malaysia, particularly in Sarawak, rural areas face significant obstacles in accessing quality healthcare, necessitating oversight and targeted interventions to ensure rural populations receive medical attention comparable to urban areas. Thus, this study focuses on the Sri Aman Division to address healthcare disparities and promote balanced policy implementation in Sarawak. Geographical discrepancy in healthcare access exists within the rural areas, making it difficult for the residents to access healthcare services, particularly if they live in remote areas. This study aims to provide visual definitions of access to healthcare services that has been hampered by the distance between healthcare institutions and rural areas. Hence, the interpretation of distribution and density was conducted with a spatial analysis method. Using the spatial analysis tool, Geographic Information System (GIS), the regions where healthcare services are lacking accessibility can be identified, and the existing data of Sri Aman Land Use will be utilized and explored in the analysis tool. The findings reveal significant disparities in healthcare service distribution, with remote areas suffering from limited access and only being able to support minor ailments. Critical areas requiring urgent interventions were identified, such as those served by Ng. Patoh, Stamang, and Ng. Delok clinics. Large facilities like Sri Aman Health Clinic play a crucial role in serving the largest populations within a 10KM radius. These insights highlight the need for targeted interventions and resource distribution adjustments to reduce healthcare service management risks in Sarawak, including exploring telehealth, innovative delivery models, financial support, policy reforms, and workforce development. Penerbit UKM 2024-08-29 Article PeerReviewed text en http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/45908/1/Geospatial%20Assessment%20of%20Healthcare%20Distribution%20and%20Population%20Density%20in%20Sri%20Aman%2C%20Sarawak%2C%20Malaysia.pdf Luqman Haqim, Bismelah and Tarmiji, Bin Masron and Azizul, Ahmad and Asykal Syakinah, Mohd Ali and Daniel Ugih, Echoh (2024) Geospatial assessment of healthcare distribution and population density in Sri Aman, Sarawak, Malaysia. Geospatial assessment of healthcare distribution and population density in Sri Aman, Sarawak, Malaysia, 20 (3). pp. 51-67. ISSN 2682-7727 https://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/69088 https://doi.org/10.17576/geo-2024-2003-04 |
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In Malaysia, particularly in Sarawak, rural areas face significant obstacles in accessing quality healthcare, necessitating oversight and targeted interventions to ensure rural populations receive medical attention comparable to urban areas. Thus, this study focuses on the Sri Aman Division to address healthcare disparities and promote balanced policy implementation in Sarawak.
Geographical discrepancy in healthcare access exists within the rural areas, making it difficult for the residents to access healthcare services, particularly if they live in remote areas. This study aims to provide visual definitions of access to healthcare services that has been hampered by the distance between healthcare institutions and rural areas. Hence, the interpretation of distribution and density
was conducted with a spatial analysis method. Using the spatial analysis tool, Geographic Information System (GIS), the regions where healthcare services are lacking accessibility can be
identified, and the existing data of Sri Aman Land Use will be utilized and explored in the analysis
tool. The findings reveal significant disparities in healthcare service distribution, with remote areas
suffering from limited access and only being able to support minor ailments. Critical areas
requiring urgent interventions were identified, such as those served by Ng. Patoh, Stamang, and
Ng. Delok clinics. Large facilities like Sri Aman Health Clinic play a crucial role in serving the
largest populations within a 10KM radius. These insights highlight the need for targeted
interventions and resource distribution adjustments to reduce healthcare service management risks
in Sarawak, including exploring telehealth, innovative delivery models, financial support, policy
reforms, and workforce development. |
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Geospatial assessment of healthcare distribution and population density in Sri Aman, Sarawak, Malaysia |
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Geospatial assessment of healthcare distribution and population density in Sri Aman, Sarawak, Malaysia |
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