Catastrophic health expenditures of households living with pediatric leukemia in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leukemia can create a significant economic burden on the patients and their families. The objective of this study is to assess the medical expenditure and compensation of pediatric leukemia, and to explore the incidence and determinants of catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) among households with pediatric leukemia patients in China.

Methods

A cross-sectional interview was conducted among households living with pediatric leukemia using a questionnaire in two tertiary hospitals. CHE was defined as out-of-pocket (OOP) payments that were greater than or equal to 40% of a household's capacity to pay (CTP). Chi-square tests and logistic regression analysis were performed to identify the determinants of CHE.

Results

Among 242 households living with pediatric le

SUBMITTER: Sui M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7520357 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature