Factors associated with mental health service utilization among chronically ill minority older adults in Thailand's remote highland regions
Accessibility to mental health services among ethnic minority older adults is shaped by sociodemographic, cultural, psychosocial, and support-related factors. Culturally responsive and community-based strategies that strengthen instrumental support and address mental health needs are essential to improve equitable access.
Authors
- Supaporn Sudnongbua
- Samran Chuamuangphan
Institutions
- Chiang Rai Rajabhat University (TH)
- Chiangrai College (TH)
- Naresuan University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Preventive Medicine Reports
- Published
- 2026-03-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2026.103443
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00