Financial burden of HIV and TB among patients in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

HIV and tuberculosis (TB) are major global health threats and can result in household financial hardships. Here, we aim to estimate the household economic burden and the incidence of catastrophic health expenditures (CHE) incurred by HIV and TB care across income quintiles in Ethiopia.

Design

A cross-sectional survey.

Setting

27 health facilities in Afar and Oromia regions for TB, and nationwide household survey for HIV.

Participants

A total of 1006 and 787 individuals seeking HIV and TB care were enrolled, respectively.

Outcome measures

The economic burden (ie, direct and indirect cost) of HIV and TB care was estimated. In addition, the CHE incidence and intensity were determined using direct costs exceeding 10% of the household income thresh

SUBMITTER: Assebe LF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7265036 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature