The economic burden of diarrhea in children under 5 years in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diarrhea is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among under-five children in Bangladesh. Hospitalization for diarrhea can pose a significant burden on households and health systems. The aim of this study was to estimate the cost of illness due to diarrhea from the healthcare facility, caregiver, and societal perspectives in Bangladesh.

Method

A cross-sectional study with an ingredient-based costing approach was conducted in 48 healthcare facilities in Bangladesh. In total, 899 caregivers of under-five children with diarrhea were interviewed face-to-face between August 2017 and May 2018, followed up over phone after 7-14 days of discharge, to capture all expenses and time costs related to the entire episode of diarrhea.

Results

The average cost per ep

SUBMITTER: Hasan MZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8208894 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature