Effect of community based health insurance on healthcare services utilization in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community based health insurance (CBHI) is characterized by voluntary involvement, pooling of health risks and of funds occur within a community. It is becoming increasingly popular way to increase the use of healthcare services in low- and middle-income nations. Understanding the effect of CBHI on the level of health services utilization is a paramount for evidence based decision making. Hence, this study aimed to estimate the pooled effect of CBHI on health services utilization in Ethiopia.

Methods

Studies were searched from PubMed, Google scholar, Web of Science, Research4life, Science Direct, African Journal Online and national websites for grey literatures. We were adhered to the PRISMA guidelines. Cross sectional and quasi experimental studies were included.

SUBMITTER: Bayou FD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11456236 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature