The Orang Asli Health Survey (OAHS) is the first nationwide community-based survey of Orang Asli conducted by the Institute for Public Health (IKU). The main objective of OAHS is to provide community-based data and evidence to the Ministry of Health Malaysia on selected health issues among Orang Asli. OAHS is a cross-sectional survey using stratified cluster sampling. The sampling is nationally representative and covers the entire population of Orang Asli residing in non-institutionalised living quarters units.
This survey is done with cooperation from :
Scopes of the survey:
1. Maternal & Child Health
2. Non-Communicable Diseases
3. Communicable Diseases
4. Nutritional Status
5. Sanitation & Hygiene
6. Healthcare Utilisation
7. Oral Health Status
8. Environmental Pollution
Data collection period
Data collection was conducted for 2 months from
20 July to 13 September 2022
at selected Orang Asli villages in Peninsular Malaysia.
The activities conducted during the survey
The survey involved face-to-face interview, anthropometry measurements, finger prick (POCT) testing for diabetes, cholesterol and anaemia.
FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS (FAQ) : OAHS
Who was involved in this survey?
All individuals of Orang Asli background, of all ages, living in randomly selected Orang Asli villages nationwide.
How long does it take for interview session?
Approximately 45 minutes.
How were the villages selected?
The Orang Asli villages were randomly selected using a sampling frame obtained from Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli (JAKOA) where a total of 68 villages were selected from a total of 853 Orang Asli villages throughout Peninsular Malaysia.
Can the study participation be terminated?
The participation in this study is voluntary and one may withdraw at any time.
Who visited the household?
The selected villages were visited by the Data Collection Team whereby each team consisted of 8 research assistant officers, a nurse and a team supervisor, moving in two vehicles. Data collectors were provided with:
- Official name tags for identification and letter of appointment
- Permission letter to conduct the survey
Will the information obtained be kept confidential?
The questionnaires consist of questions on general health and all information and answers are CONFIDENTIAL.
Our survey activities?
The survey involved:
- Face-to-face interview
- Anthropometry measurements (arm circumference, weight and height)
- Finger prick testing for blood sugar, cholesterol and haemoglobin level
- Child immunisation record review
Contact Us
Address
Institut Kesihatan Umum (IKU)
Kompleks Institut Kesihatan Negara (NIH)
No.1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52
Seksyen U13, Setia Alam
40170 Shah Alam, Selangor
Email
Dr Muhamad Khairul Nazrin bin Khalil (Principal Investigator)
NHMS Hotline
Telephone: 03-3362 8787