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Catastrophic health expenditures on accessing different healthcare services in Ethiopia and Kenya

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: The aim of this review was to investigate the catastrophic health expenditures and its underlying determinant in Ethiopia and Kenya.Methods: A review was conducted on catastrophic health expenditure on accessing different healthcare services in Ethiopia and Kenya.The main outcome of interest was the determinants of catastrophic health expenditure due to out of pocket payments.Results: Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria for review.The analysis revealed that the socioeconomic characteristics of the patients were the most significant factors associated with household catastrophic health expenditure.Conclusion: Therefore, this calls for strengthening the health policies and financing structure of the healthcare system to increase utilization and provide equitable access to healthcare services.

Source: DergiPark (Istanbul University)

Authors: Hamda Mohamed Mouhoumed, Salih Mollahaliloğlu

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Systems and Reforms

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, No poverty, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3046745957

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