@article{article,
  keywords = {Accessibility, Public health , Community-based rehabilitation (cbr), Disabilities},
  author = {Wahab HA and Sidek S and Mohd Faizal Lim SM},
  title = {Assessing Health Service Accessibility for Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Trainees in Malaysia: Implications for Inclusive Healthcare},
  abstract = {<p>This study aims to examine the accessibility of Community-Based Rehabilitation trainees to public health services in Malaysia. Quantitative data were collected from 290 parents and guardians across 14 CBR locations using multi-stage simple random sampling. Accessibility to health services and facilities was measured in terms of service availability, suitability, convenience, and adequacy. A four-level Likert scale was employed to assess the condition of the health services and facilities. A questionnaire was employed, and data were analyzed using SPSS. Findings revealed high satisfaction with health campaigns (79.0\%), preventive services (74.8\%), healthy food programs (74.5\%), medical treatment (73.8\%), equipment/assistive services (74.1\%), and rehabilitation/therapy (67.2\%). Results demonstrated significant correlations between trainees{\textquoteright} self-change and satisfaction with health services. Improved accessibility to health services was shown to positively impact trainees{\textquoteright} ability to perform daily activities, highlighting the importance of tailored, accessible health programs in supporting the development and independence of individuals with disabilities.</p>
},
  year = {2025},
  journal = {Social Work in Public Health},
  pages = {1-15},
  publisher = {Informa UK Limited},
  issn = {1937-1918, 1937-190X},
  doi = {10.1080/19371918.2025.2449971},
  language = {ENG},
}