Minorities and indigenous peoples are among the most marginalized communities in terms of access to social and economic rights, with evidence supporting undermining their right to the highest attainable standard of health. increasing. 1 In most health systems, minorities and indigenous peoples suffer from worsening health conditions and difficulty accessing certain services. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, several other barriers limit our understanding of the experiences of minorities and indigenous peoples in the region. One is the lack of data and information on access to services and rights by minorities and indigenous peoples. . These questions are becoming increasingly important, especially given the pandemic that has affected minorities and indigenous peoples the most. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of the region’s healthcare system and has placed an additional severe strain on the existing system.
Therefore, it is clear that there are important knowledge gaps that need to be addressed. The primary aim of this study is to develop a nuanced, empirical epidemiological study of health care accessibility issues among Coptic Egyptians, Yazidis of Iraq’s Sinjar Province, and Tunisia’s Jews, Amazighs, and Black Tunisians. provide a meaningful description. Identifying some of the barriers they face in accessing health care could help policy makers change health policies and elsewhere to meet the needs of these communities. .
The definition of accessibility to healthcare has changed over the years. Current interpretations of this concept take into account user and service characteristics. 2 For the purposes of this project, we will assess the availability, affordability, accessibility, adequacy and adequacy of healthcare services available to minorities and indigenous peoples in Egypt, Iraq, and Iraq. used the framework of Tunisia. Availability refers to the existence of a service.
Affordability refers to the costs associated with medical services. Accessibility includes physical and social accessibility and access to medical information.
Adequacy refers to the quality of healthcare available, including both services and infrastructure.
Relevance tests how respectful the service is to minority cultures. Minorities, indigenous peoples and vulnerable groups are at higher risk of being affected by lack of access to health services, as vulnerability is determined by socioeconomic status, ethnicity and gender. However, little is known about the impact of belonging to a religious minority on access to health.
