Socioeconomic inequalities in healthcare utilisation in Indonesia: a comprehensive survey-based overview.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Monitoring inequality in healthcare utilisation is essential to reduce persistent inequalities in health in lower-middle income countries. This study aimed to assess socioeconomic inequalities in the utilisation of primary care, secondary care and preventive care in Indonesia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the 2014 Indonesia Family Life Survey with a total of 42 083 adult participants. Socioeconomic status (SES) was measured by educational level and income. Healthcare utilisation was measured in: (1) primary care, (2) outpatient in secondary care, (3) inpatient care and (4) cardiovascular-related preventive care. The magnitude of inequalities was measured using the relative index of inequality (RII).

Results

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SUBMITTER: Mulyanto J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6661624 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature