August 16, 2025Open Access

Healthcare Access Disparities in Coastal Regions: A Review

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Systematic review identifies barriers to healthcare access in coastal regions of Indonesia, highlighting economic and infrastructure challenges.

Healthcare access in coastal regions is significantly hindered by inadequate infrastructure and economic challenges, limiting access to essential services.
Key evidence shows that long distances and limited transport severely restrict healthcare access in coastal communities, affecting health outcomes.
Using a systematic review of 20 journal articles, this analysis highlights the multifaceted barriers coastal populations face regarding healthcare access.
Addressing these disparities calls for multi-sectoral strategies, including enhancing infrastructure and increasing healthcare personnel in coastal areas.

Asbar et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review identifies barriers to healthcare access in coastal regions of Indonesia, highlighting economic and infrastructure challenges.