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July 4, 2026BMJ Public HealthOpen Access

Barriers and facilitators to the accessibility of maternal healthcare services in rural Southeast Asia: a systematic review

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RNRui-Kyi NgNational University of SingaporeRNRui Shi NgNational University of SingaporeQTQian Qian Charmaine TanNational University of Singapore

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Systematic review identifies barriers and facilitators to maternal healthcare access in rural Southeast Asia, suggesting holistic solutions.

Key Points

  • Identify key barriers and facilitators affecting access to maternal healthcare services in rural Southeast Asia.
  • Conducted a systematic review using databases such as PubMed and Scopus.
  • Included 52 studies focusing on maternal healthcare access in rural Southeast Asia from 2000 to 2025.
  • Data were extracted and synthesized using thematic analysis and mapped onto Levesque’s framework.
  • Key barriers included limited awareness of services (27% reporting), financial burden (32%), and geographic distance (45%).
  • Facilitators included family support (70%), trust in healthcare providers (65%), and culturally sensitive care (60%).
  • Community outreach efforts positively influenced women’s ability to access healthcare services.

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Ng et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a48a47889561a0c2d78dc2ehttps://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2025-003817
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