Abstract:Since its independence, Sri Lanka has had a free health care policy, and outof-pocket healthcare expense has increased over time. The study's primary goal is to investigate the factors influencing out-of-pocket healthcare spending in Sri Lanka. Secondary data from the Household Income and Expenditure Survey conducted by the Department of Census and Statistics in Sri Lanka in 2016 were used in this study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Semi-Log regression model. The results of the Semi-… Show more
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