Differential impacts of health systems and sociocultural environment on vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons from four Asia-Pacific countries

• Main Authors: Jakyung Lee (Author), Susan Park (Author), Soong-nang Jang (Author), Katherine Ann Reyes (Author), Fernando Garcia (Author), Carmelita Canila (Author), Joseph Oraño (Author), Alfredo Jose Ballesteros (Author), Tri Muhartini (Author), Sandra Frans (Author), Tiara Marthias (Author), Likke Prawidya Putri (Author), Yodi Mahendradhata (Author), Chuan De Foo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background This study aims to evaluate healthcare systems and pandemic responses in relation to marginalized and vulnerable groups, identify populations requiring urgent care, and assess the differential impacts on their health during the pandemic. Methods Data were collected by the Asia-Pa...