Examining the responsiveness of the National Health Insurance Fund to people living with hypertension and diabetes in Kenya: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the responsiveness of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Supa Cover benefit package to the needs of individuals with diabetes and hypertension in Kenya.

Design, setting and participants

We carried out a qualitative study and collected data using key informant interviews (n=39) and focus group discussions (n=4) in two purposively selected counties in Western Kenya. Study participants were drawn from NHIF officials, county government officials, health facility managers, healthcare workers and individuals with hypertension and diabetes who were enrolled in NHIF. We analysed data using a thematic approach.

Results

Study participants reported that the NHIF Supa Cover benefit package expanded access to services for people living with hypertension

SUBMITTER: Oyando R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10335555 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature