Economic burden of influenza‐associated hospitalizations and outpatient visits in <scp>B</scp>angladesh during 2010

Bhuiyan, Mejbah; Luby, Stephen P.; Alamgir, Nadia Ishrat; Homaira, Nusrat; Mamun, Abdullah Al; Khan, Jahangir; Abedin, Jaynal; Sturm‐Ramirez, Katharine; Gurley, Emily S.; Zaman, Rashid Uz; Alamgir, A. S. M.; Rahman, Mahmudur; Widdowson, Marc‐Alain; Azziz‐Baumgartner, Eduardo

doi:10.1111/irv.12254

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“…Our results were in keeping with various studies that suggest that indirect costs comprise the bulk of the economic burden associated with influenza illness in middle‐ and high‐income countries 5, 31, 32. Exceptions are occasionally noted in very low‐income countries, such as Bangladesh, where the extremely low remuneration rates for lost work and productivity deflate indirect costs relative to direct costs 24. Additionally, we documented a lower indirect cost for female.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…The burden was particularly heavy on the poorest families, for whom the cost of a single episode of influenza in a family member typically represented more than a tenth of the total household monthly income. The magnitude of the direct costs noted in our study was similar to that found in other low‐ and middle‐income countries among non‐hospitalized (range $4–16) and hospitalized (range $60–575) persons22, 23, 24 and lower than the cost among hospitalized patients in high‐income countries (range $5402–6124) 4, 25, 26…”

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confidence: 87%

“…Moreover, this finding may also be explained by many women engaging in unpaid activities such as household chores or childcare. We also documented substantive school absenteeism associated with decreased scholastic performance among children missing school 24, 34…”

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confidence: 58%

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A population‐based estimate of the economic burden of influenza in Peru, 2009–2010

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Azziz‐Baumgartner

Rázuri

et al. 2016

Influenza Resp Viruses

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IntroductionInfluenza disease burden and economic impact data are needed to assess the potential value of interventions. Such information is limited from resource‐limited settings. We therefore studied the cost of influenza in Peru.MethodsWe used data collected during June 2009–December 2010 from laboratory‐confirmed influenza cases identified through a household cohort in Peru. We determined the self‐reported direct and indirect costs of self‐treatment, outpatient care, emergency ward care, and hospitalizations through standardized questionnaires. We recorded costs accrued 15‐day from illness onset. Direct costs represented medication, consultation, diagnostic fees, and health‐related expenses such as transportation and phone calls. Indirect costs represented lost productivity during days of illness by both cases and caregivers. We estimated the annual economic cost and the impact of a case of influenza on a household.ResultsThere were 1321 confirmed influenza cases, of which 47% sought health care. Participants with confirmed influenza illness paid a median of $13 [interquartile range (IQR) 5–26] for self‐treatment, $19 (IQR 9–34) for ambulatory non‐medical attended illness, $29 (IQR 14–51) for ambulatory medical attended illness, and $171 (IQR 113–258) for hospitalizations. Overall, the projected national cost of an influenza illness was $83–$85 millions. Costs per influenza illness represented 14% of the monthly household income of the lowest income quartile (compared to 3% of the highest quartile).ConclusionInfluenza virus infection causes an important economic burden, particularly among the poorest families and those hospitalized. Prevention strategies such as annual influenza vaccination program targeting SAGE population at risk could reduce the overall economic impact of seasonal influenza.

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A population‐based estimate of the economic burden of influenza in Peru, 2009–2010

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Rázuri

et al. 2016

Influenza Resp Viruses

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“…30 Higher direct than indirect costs for hospitalization episodes may be attributed to bed rent, food costs, and specialized doctor fees, as frequently more detailed diagnosis is required compared with outpatient care visit. Transportation costs, which we defined as direct costs, are likely higher in rural compared with urban areas, contributing to higher overall direct costs.…”

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Incidences and Costs of Illness for Diarrhea and Acute Respiratory Infections for Children < 5 Years of Age in Rural Bangladesh

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Abstract. Understanding illness costs associated with diarrhea and acute respiratory infections (ARI) could guide prevention and treatment strategies. This study aimed to determine incidence of childhood diarrhea and ARI and costs of homecare, hospitalization, and outpatient treatment by practitioner type in rural Bangladesh. From each of 100 randomly selected population clusters we sampled 17 households with at least one child < 5 years of age. Childhood diarrhea incidence was 3,451 and ARI incidence was 5,849/1,000 child-years. For diarrhea and ARI outpatient care per 1,000 child-years, parents spent more on unqualified ($2,361 and $4,822) than qualified health-care practitioners ($113 and $947). For outpatient care, visits to unqualified health-care practitioners were at least five times more common than visits to qualified practitioners. Costs for outpatient care treatment by unqualified healthcare practitioners per episode of illness were similar to those for qualified health-care practitioners. Homecare costs were similar for diarrhea and ARI ($0.16 and $0.24) as were similar hospitalization costs per episode of diarrhea and ARI ($35.40 and $37.76). On average, rural Bangladeshi households with children < 5 years of age spent 1.3% ($12 of $915) of their annual income managing diarrhea and ARI for those children. The majority of childhood illness management cost comprised visits to unqualified health-care practitioners. Policy makers should consider strategies to increase the skills of unqualified health-care practitioners, use community health workers to provide referral, and promote homecare for diarrhea and ARI. Incentives to motivate existing qualified physicians who are interested to work in rural Bangladesh could also be considered.

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“…Studies on influenza infections documented that in Bangladesh more than 50% of the child respiratory infections are caused by influenza viruses (Bhuiyan et al 2014). …”

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Occurrence of common diseases among the staff of three residential halls of University of Dhaka

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Khanum

Mukutmoni

et al. 2018

Bangladesh J. Zool.

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Abstract:A cross-sectional study was conducted to know the occurrence of common diseases in staff and their family members in three residential halls of University of Dhaka. The individuals were interviewed about the diseases they encountered recently. Among 270 respondents, the highest occurrence of diarrhea (44.44%) was recorded among 16-30 years old staff of Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah hall. Peak occurrence of sinusitis (37.25%) was observed among the staff aged 31-45 years old of the same hall. The highest occurrence of eczema (37.5%) was observed among the staff aged 46-60 years old of Amar Ekushey hall. Diarrhoea was prevalent among the groups who preferred food from hotel comprising the highest prevalence (72.73%) in Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah hall (p = 5.024). The uppermost occurrence of jaundice was recorded among the staff of Fazlul Huq Muslim hall who used to take food from outside hotels (71.43%).

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Economic burden of influenza‐associated hospitalizations and outpatient visits in Bangladesh during 2010

Cited by 39 publications

References 29 publications

A population‐based estimate of the economic burden of influenza in Peru, 2009–2010

A population‐based estimate of the economic burden of influenza in Peru, 2009–2010

Incidences and Costs of Illness for Diarrhea and Acute Respiratory Infections for Children < 5 Years of Age in Rural Bangladesh

Occurrence of common diseases among the staff of three residential halls of University of Dhaka

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