Determinants Shaping Healthcare Experiences Among Vulnerable Populations in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Michelle Che Yan Lam, Kadence Oi Kiu Wong, Yat Chun Lim, Amreen Malik Maryam, Wing Yin Jayne Chong, Mei Li Khong, Po Ling Pauline Luk, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, School of Clinical Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health

Published online on July 24, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
BackgroundIn many urban Asian cities, healthcare experiences are situated at the intersection of infrastructure-dictated living, multilingual and aging populations, and pluralistic medical practices. In Hong Kong, these dynamics are intensified by ...