Healthcare Access Challenges for Vietnamese Migrants in Japan During COVID-19
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Yamashita Tadashi, Quy Pham Nguyen, Nogami Emi, Yamada Chika, Kato Kenji
Primary Institution: Kobe City College of Nursing
Hypothesis
The study aimed to clarify the relationship between healthcare access difficulties and subjective health perceptions among Vietnamese migrants in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusion
Difficulties in accessing healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the subjective health perceptions of Vietnamese migrants in Japan, especially in the early stages of the pandemic.
Supporting Evidence
- In 2021, 26.1% of respondents faced difficulties accessing healthcare, significantly associated with poor health perception.
- In 2022, 13.6% reported difficulties, also significantly linked to poor health perception.
- In 2023, 10.2% faced difficulties, but no significant association with health perception was observed.
Takeaway
Vietnamese migrants in Japan had a hard time getting healthcare during COVID-19, which made them feel worse about their health.
Methodology
A repeated cross-sectional design was employed, targeting Vietnamese migrants aged 18 years and older living in Japan, with annual online surveys conducted from 2021 to 2023.
Potential Biases
Selection bias may have occurred due to convenience sampling and the exclusion of individuals less comfortable with digital technology.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may introduce response bias, and the use of online surveys may have excluded individuals without internet access.
Participant Demographics
Participants were Vietnamese migrants aged 18 years and older, with varying residency statuses and a mean age of approximately 26 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.15-4.79
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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