Factors affecting out-of-pocket expenditures for chronic and acute illnesses in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the absence of universal healthcare protection, out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures are the main source of healthcare financing in Bangladesh. This study assesses the disparities in the overall and the components of OOP expenditures among households with both chronic and acute illnesses compared to those having acute illnesses only. It also identifies factors influencing OOP expenditures over time and examines patterns related to various illness conditions.

Materials and methods

Data from the Household Income and Expenditure Surveys (HIES) of 2016-17 and 2022 were used. A Log-linear Multiple Regression Model was employed to identify factors influencing OOP expenditures in households with different disease profiles.

Results

The average OOP expenditures incre

SUBMITTER: Khan JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11981217 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature