Knowledge of Public Health Insurance Schemes in People Living in Urban Slums
A Cross-Sectional Study from Western India
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With the rise in the burden of non-communicable diseases along with pre-existing communicable diseases in developing nations, out of pocket healthcare expenditure has become a significant burden for lower socioeconomic strata. To provide financial safeguarding, the Central and State Governments have developed PFHI schemes. Our study found factors associated with the level of awareness about PFHI schemes. In terms of housing, the highest level of awareness was seen in Kutcha house owners. Similarly, respondents who had completed schooling were more aware of the scheme as compared to those who were illiterate. With regards to family structure, nuclear families were the most well-informed among the respondents.
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Community awareness, Out of pocket expenditure, Public funded health insurance, Universal health coverageReferences
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