What are the factors associated with catastrophic health expenditure in Colombia? A multi-level analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Target 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals calls for the guaranteeing of universal health service coverage without generating financial risks for households and individuals. In Colombia, there is no up-to-date information on the proportion of households that suffer catastrophic health expenditure (CHE), nor about how these expenses are associated with the place of residence. To contribute to an understanding of these issues, this study analyses the differences in the levels of CHE among Colombian households, and their association with the province and area (urban or rural) of residence.

Methods

This is a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study using the 2016-2017 National Household Budget Survey, the household and population Census 2018, and the Re

SUBMITTER: Ramirez-Agudelo JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10374149 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature