scholarly journals Health Insurance Coverage and Its Associated Factors Among Reproductive-Age Women in East Africa: A Multilevel Mixed-Effects Generalized Linear Model

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 693-701
Author(s):  
Adisu Birhanu Weldesenbet ◽  
Sewnet Adem Kebede ◽  
Behailu Hawulte Ayele ◽  
Biruk Shalmeno Tusa
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
koku Tamirat ◽  
Zemenu Tadesse Tessema ◽  
Fentahun Bikale Kebede

Abstract Background Health care access is timely use of personal health services to achieve best health outcomes. Difficulties to access health care among reproductive age women may led to different negative health outcomes to death and disability. Therefore, this study aimed to assess factors associated with problems of accessing health care among reproductive age women in Ethiopia.Method This study was based on 2016 Ethiopia Demography and Health Survey. Individual women record (IR) file was used to extract the dataset and 15, 683 women were included in the final analysis. A composite variable of problem of accessing health care were created from four questions used to rate problem of accessing health care among reproductive age women. Generalized estimating equation (GEE) model was fitted to identify factors associated with problem of accessing health care. Crude and Adjusted odds ratio with a 95%CI computed to assess the strength of association between independent and outcome variables.Result In this study the magnitude of problem in accessing health care among reproductive age women was 69.9% of with 95%CI (69.3 to 70.7). Rural residence (AOR= 2.13, 95%CI: 1.79 to 2.53), women age 35-49 years (AOR= 1.24, 95%CI: 1.09 to 1.40), married/live together (AOR= 0.72, 95%CI: 0.64 to 0.81), had health insurance coverage (AOR=0.83, 95%CI: 0.70 to 0.95), wealth index [middle (AOR=0.75,95%CI: 0.66 to 0.85) and rich (AOR=0.47,95%CI:0.42 to 0.53)], primary education(AOR= 0.80, 95%CI: 0.73 to 0.88), secondary education (AOR= 0.57, 95%CI:0.50 to 0.64) and diploma and higher education (AOR= 0.43, 95%CI: 0.37 to 0.50) were factors associated with problem of health care access among reproductive age women.Conclusion Despite better coverage of health system, problems of health care access among reproductive age women were considerably high. Health insurance coverage, middle and rich wealth, primary and above educational level were negatively associated with problems health care access. In contrast, older age and rural residence were positively associated with problems of health care access among reproductive age women. This suggests that further interventions are necessary to increase universal reproductive health care access for the achievement of sustainable development goals.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. e0238957
Author(s):  
Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale ◽  
Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema ◽  
Misganaw Gebrie Worku ◽  
Yigizie Yeshaw ◽  
Zemenu Tadesse Tessema

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Petula Fernandes ◽  
Emmanuel Kolawole Odusina ◽  
Bright Opoku Ahinkorah ◽  
Komlan Kota ◽  
Sanni Yaya

Abstract Background Despite the relationship between health insurance coverage and maternal healthcare services utilization, previous studies in Jordan on the use of maternal healthcare services have mainly focused on patterns and determinants of maternal healthcare services utilization in Jordan. Therefore, this study investigated the relationship between health insurance coverage and maternal healthcare services utilization in Jordan. Methods This study used secondary data published in 2017-18 Jordan Demographic and Health Survey on 4656 women of reproductive age (15–49 years). The independent variable was health insurance coverage and the outcome variable was maternal healthcare services utilization, measured through timing of first antenatal visit, four or more antenatal care visits, and skilled birth attendance. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression. Results Out of the total number of women who participated in the study, 38.2% were not covered by health insurance. With maternal healthcare utilization, 12.5%, 23.2%, and 10.1% respectively, failed to make early first antenatal care visit, complete four or more antenatal care visits and have their delivery attended by a skilled worker. After controlling for the socio-demographic factors, health insurance coverage was associated with increased odds of early timing of first antenatal care visits and completion of four or more antenatal care visits (aOR = 1.33, p < 0.05, aOR = 1.25, p < 0.01, respectively). However, women who were covered by health insurance were less likely to use skilled birth attendance during delivery (aOR = 0.72 p < 0.001). Conclusions Jordanian women with health insurance coverage were more likely to have early first antenatal care visits and complete four or more antenatal care visits. However, they were less likely to have their delivery attended by a skilled professional. This study provides evidence that health insurance coverage has contributed to increased maternal healthcare services utilization, only in terms of number and timing of antenatal care visits in Jordan. It is recommended that policy makers in Jordan should strengthen the coverage of health insurance in the country, especially among women of reproductive age in order to enhance the use of maternal healthcare services in the country.


2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sewnet Adem Kebede ◽  
Alemneh Mekuriaw Liyew ◽  
Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema ◽  
Chilot Desta Agegnehu ◽  
Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-121
Author(s):  
Heny Lestary ◽  
Sugiharti Sugiharti ◽  
Suparmi Suparmi

ABSTRACT  Since 2014, Indonesia has been implementing universal health coverage to increase health insurance coverage. However, health insurance utilization by the community for maternal health is still low. This research aimed to determine factors related to the use of health insurance for antenatal care and delivery services among pregnant and childbirth women. The research conducted in 7 districts/cities, namely Kota Bandar Lampung, Kota Palembang, Kabupaten Lebak, Kabupaten Karawang, Kota Semarang, Kota Surabaya, dan Kota Makasar. A total of 517 respondents has been interviewed. The results showed that most respondents aged 21-34 years (68.5%), unemployed (74.7%) and graduated from high school or higher (58.4%). Around 11% of the respondent had health insurance. 73.0% of respondents who had health insurance used it for antenatal care and 88.3% used it for delivery. Multivariate analysis shows that the level of income is related to the use of health insurance for antenatal care and delivery, whereas mothers who have income level higher than Rp 2,000,000 had lower odds to utilize health insurance for antenatal care (OR=0,56; 95%CI:0,35 - 0,91) and delivery (OR=0,52; 95%CI:0,27 - 1,02). Therefore, there is a need for broader socialization of health insurance utilization for antenatal and delivery, especially for couples at reproductive age. Keywords: Health insurance, health services, maternal health   ABSTRAK Pada tahun 2014, Indonesia mulai melaksanakan Universal Health Coverage untuk meningkatkan cakupan jaminan kesehatan. Namun, pemanfaatan jaminan kesehatan oleh masyarakat untuk kesehatan ibu masih rendah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor yang berhubungan dengan pemanfaatan jaminan kesehatan untuk pemeriksaan kehamilan dan pelayanan persalinan pada ibu hamil dan bersalin. Penelitian dilaksanakan di 7 (tujuh) kabupaten/kota, yaitu Kota Bandar Lampung, Kota Palembang, Kabupaten Lebak, Kabupaten Karawang, Kota Semarang, Kota Surabaya, dan Kota Makasar. Sebesar 517 responden yang berhasil diwawancarai. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar responden berumur 21 – 34 tahun (68,5%), tidak bekerja (74,7%) dan berpendidikan tamat SMA+ (58,4%). Sekitar 11,0% responden tidak memiliki jaminan kesehatan. Dari responden yang memiliki jaminan kesehatan, hanya 73,0% di antaranya yang memanfaatkan untuk pemeriksaan kehamilan dan 88,3% memanfaatkan untuk persalinan. Analisis multivariat menunjukkan bahwa tingkat pendapatan berhubungan dengan pemanfaatan jaminan kesehatan untuk pemeriksaan kehamilan, dan persalinan, dimana ibu yang memiliki tingkat pendapatan ≥Rp 2.000.000,- memiliki kemungkinan lebih rendah untuk memanfaatkan jaminan kesehatan untuk pemeriksaan kehamilan (OR=0,56; 95%CI:0,35 - 0,91) maupun persalinan (OR=0,52; 95%CI:0,27 - 1,02). Oleh sebab itu, perlu sosialisasi lebih luas agar memanfaatkan jaminan kesehatan untuk pemeriksaan kehamilan dan persalinan, terutama pada Pasangan Usia Subur (PUS). Kata kunci: Jaminan kesehatan, pelayanan kesehatan, kesehatan ibu


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
koku Tamirat ◽  
Zemenu Tadesse Tessema ◽  
Fentahun Bikale Kebede

Abstract Background: Health care access is the timely use of personal health services to achieve the best health outcomes. Difficulties to access health care among reproductive-age women may lead to different negative health outcomes like death and disability. Therefore, this study aimed to assess factors associated with perceived barriers of health care access among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. Method: This study was based on the 2016 Ethiopia Demography and Health Survey. Individual women record (IR) file was used to extract the dataset and 15, 683 women were included in the final analysis. A composite variable of health care perceived barriers were created from four questions used to rate health care access perceived barriers among reproductive-age women. The Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) model was fitted to identify factors associated with health care perceived barriers. Crude and Adjusted odds ratio with a 95% CI computed to assess the strength of association between independent and outcome variables. Result: This study revealed that the perceived barrier of health care access among reproductive age women found to be 69.9% with 95%CI (69.3 to 70.7) to at least one or more of the four reasons. Rural residence (AOR= 2.13, 95%CI: 1.79 to 2.53), age 35-49 years (AOR= 1.24, 95%CI: 1.09 to 1.40), divorced/separated (AOR= 1.34, 95%CI: 1.17 to 1.54), had no health insurance coverage (AOR=1.19, 95%CI: 1.01 to 1.45), poor (AOR=2.09,95%CI: 1.86 to 2.35) and middle wealth (AOR=1.57,95%CI:1.38 to 1.79), no education (AOR=2.30, 95%CI:1.95 to 2.72), primary education (AOR= 1.84, 95%CI :1.58 to 2.15) and secondary education (AOR= 1.31, 95%CI: 1.13 to 1.51) were factors associated with perceived barriers of health care access. Conclusion: Significant proportion of reproductive-age women faced barriers of health care access, of which, money and distance were the common perceived barriers. Divorced/separated marital status, old age, rural dwelling, no health insurance coverage, low economic status and level of education were factors associated with perceived barriers of health care access. This findings suggests that further strengthening and improvement of health care access to those with low socio-economic status for the realization of universal health coverage and equity of service provision.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koku Sisay Tamirat ◽  
Zemenu Tadesse Tessema ◽  
Fentahun Bikale Kebede

Abstract Background: Health care access is the timely use of personal health services to achieve the best health outcomes. Problems in accessing health care among reproductive-age may lead to various adverse health outcomes like death and disabilities. Therefore, this study aimed to identify factors associated with the perceived barriers of health care access among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. Method: This study was based on secondary data sources from the 2016 Ethiopia Demography and Health Survey. From the largest dataset, individual women record (IR) file was used to extract about 15, 683 women for the final analysis. A composite variable of health care access was created from four questions used to rate health care access problems among women of reproductive age. The Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) model fitted to identify factors associated with perceived barriers of health care access. Crude and adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) computed to assess the strength of association between independent and outcome variables.Result: This study revealed that the magnitude of perceived barriers of health care access among reproductive-age women found to be 69.9% with 95%CI (69.3 to 70.7) to at least one or more of the four reasons. Rural resident (AOR= 2.13, 95%CI: 1.79 to 2.53), age 35-49 years (AOR= 1.24, 95%CI: 1.09 to 1.40), divorced/separated (AOR= 1.34, 95%CI: 1.17 to 1.54), had no health insurance coverage (AOR=1.19, 95%CI: 1.01 to 1.45), poorer (AOR=2.09,95%CI: 1.86 to 2.35) and middle wealth (AOR=1.57,95%CI:1.38 to 1.79), no education (AOR=2.30, 95%CI:1.95 to 2.72), primary education (AOR= 1.84, 95%CI :1.58 to 2.15) and secondary education (AOR= 1.31, 95%CI: 1.13 to 1.51) were factors associated with the perceived barriers of health care access.Conclusion: A significant proportion of women of reproductive age faced barriers to health care access, of which money and distance were the most frequently perceived barriers. Divorced/separated marital status, old age, rural dwelling, no health insurance coverage, low economic situation, and level of education were factors associated with perceived barriers. These findings suggest further strengthening and improving health care access to those women with low socio-economic status for the realization of universal health coverage.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Ramos Rosas ◽  
Volker Winkler ◽  
Stephan Brenner ◽  
Manuela De Allegri

Abstract Background: Like many other Latin America- and Caribbean countries, Peru has introduced a tax-financed health insurance scheme called “Sistema Integral de Salud (SIS)” to foster progress towards Universal Health Coverage. The scheme explicitly targets the poorest sections of the population. Our study explores levels of health insurance coverage and their determinants among Peruvian women following the introduction of SIS. We wish to determine the extent to which the introduction of SIS has effectively closed gaps in insurance coverage and for whom. Methods: Relying on the 2017 round of ENDES (Encuesta Nacional Demográfica y de Salud Familiar) survey, we analyzed data for 33168 women aged 15-49. We used multinomial logistic regression to explore the association between health insurance coverage (defined as No Insurance, SIS, Standard Insurance) and women’s socio-demographic and economic characteristics. Results: Out of the 33168 women, 25.3% did not have any insurance coverage, 45.5% were covered by SIS and 29.2% were covered by a Standard Insurance scheme. Women in the SIS group were found to have lower educational levels, live in rural areas and more likely to be poorer. Women in the Standard insurance group were found to be more educated, more likely to be “Spanish”, and to be wealthier. Most uninsured women appeared to belong to a middle class, not poor enough to be eligible for SIS, but also not eligible for standard insurance. Conclusions: Our study confirms that SIS has been effective in increasing coverage among vulnerable women, with coverage rates comparable with those observed among men. Nevertheless, on its own, it has proven to be insufficient to ensure universal coverage among women. Further reforms are needed to ensure that coverage is extended to all population groups.


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