Risk and determinants of catastrophic health expenditure among rural households in rivers state
Fredrick C. Enuagwuna,
Daprim S. Ogaji,
Oghenerukevwe Tebu
Abstract:Background: Concerns about how the expense of healthcare impacts rural families' ability to pay their bills are rising, especially in environments where prepayment systems are inadequate and people pay cash while using health services. This research evaluated the method of payment, frequency, and contributing factors of catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) among rural inhabitants of Rivers State.
Methods: This retrospective longitudinal study was conducted among 450 inhabitants in six rural communities in Riv… Show more
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