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Factors associated with health-seeking behavior amongst children in the context of free market: Household study in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 2011. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0271493. [PMID: 36256647 PMCID: PMC9578640 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Limited access to healthcare among children in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is a major cause of poor infant health indicators. Although many speculate that the private sector expansion has overwhelmingly reinforced health systems' utilization, little is known as to whether and where children are cared for when they are sick. This study investigated health-seeking behavior (HSB) among children from an urban area of Burkina Faso, with respect to disease severity and the type of provider versus children's characteristics. METHODS A cross-sectional population-based study was conducted in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso using a two-stage sampling strategy. 1,098 households (2,411 children) data were collected. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) were used to analyze providers' choice for emergency, severe and non-severe conditions; sex-preference was further assessed with a χ2 test. RESULTS Thirty-six percent of children requiring emergency care sought private providers, as did 38% with severe conditions. Fifty-seven percent with non-severe conditions were self-medicated. A multivariable GEE indicated that University-educated household-heads would bring their children to for-profit (instead of public) providers for emergency (OR = 3.51, 95%CI = 1.90; 6.48), severe (OR = 4.05, 95%CI: 2.24; 7.30), and non-severe (OR = 3.25, 95%CI = 1.25; 8.42) conditions. A similar pattern was observed for insured and formal jobholders. Children's sex, age and gender was not associated with neither the type of provider preference nor the assessed health condition. CONCLUSION Private healthcare appeared to be crucial in the provision of care to children. The household head's socioeconomic status and insurance coverage significantly distinguished the choice of care provider. However, the phenomenon of son-preference was not found. These findings spotlighted children's HSB in Burkina Faso.
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Koulidiati JL, De Allegri M, Souares A, Ouedraogo S, Hien H, Robyn PJ, Brenner S. Factors associated with effective coverage of child health services in Burkina Faso. Trop Med Int Health 2018; 23:1188-1199. [DOI: 10.1111/tmi.13140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Institute of Public Health; Heidelberg University; Heidelberg Germany
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- Centre Muraz; Bobo-Dioulasso Burkina Faso
- Institut de recherche en science de la santé; Bobo-Dioulasso Burkina Faso
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- Institute of Public Health; Heidelberg University; Heidelberg Germany
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Budhathoki SS, Pokharel PK, Good S, Limbu S, Bhattachan M, Osborne RH. The potential of health literacy to address the health related UN sustainable development goal 3 (SDG3) in Nepal: a rapid review. BMC Health Serv Res 2017; 17:237. [PMID: 28347355 PMCID: PMC5369219 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-017-2183-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Health literacy has been linked to health outcomes across population groups around the world. Nepal, a low income country, experiences the double burden of highly prevalent communicable as well as non-communicable diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has positioned health literacy as a key mechanism to meet the health-related Sustainable Development Goal (SDG3). However, there is little known about the status of health literacy in developing countries such as Nepal. This paper aims to review the potential of health literacy to address SDG3 in Nepal. METHODS A rapid review was conducted using the knowledge to action evidence summary approach. Articles included in the review were those reporting on barriers to health care engagements in Nepal published in English language between January 2000 and December 2015. RESULTS Barriers for healthcare engagement included knowledge and education as strong factors, followed by culture, gender roles, quality of service and cost of services. These barriers influence the Nepalese community to access and engage with services, and make and enact healthcare decisions, not only at the individual level but at the family level. These factors are directly linked to health literacy. Health literacy is a pivotal determinant of understanding, accessing and using health information and health services, it is important that the health literacy needs of the people be addressed. CONCLUSION Locally identified and developed health literacy interventions may provide opportunities for systematic improvements in health to address impediments to healthcare in Nepal. Further research on health literacy and implementation of health literacy interventions may help reduce inequalities and increase the responsiveness of health systems which could potentially facilitate Nepal to meet the sustainable development goals. While there is currently little in place for health literacy to impact on the SDG3, this paper generates insights into health literacy's potential role.
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- Shyam Sundar Budhathoki
- School of Public Health & Community Medicine, B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, 56700 Nepal
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- School of Public Health & Community Medicine, B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, 56700 Nepal
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- World Health Organization, South-East Asia Regional Office, New Delhi, India
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- School of Public Health & Community Medicine, B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, 56700 Nepal
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- School of Public Health & Community Medicine, B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, 56700 Nepal
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- Health Systems Improvement Unit, Centre for Population Health Research, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia
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Pierce H, Gibby AL, Forste R. Caregiver Decision-Making: Household Response to Child Illness in sub-Saharan Africa. POPULATION RESEARCH AND POLICY REVIEW 2016; 35:581-597. [PMID: 28794575 PMCID: PMC5546145 DOI: 10.1007/s11113-016-9396-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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We draw upon a framework outlining household recognition and response to child illness proposed by Colvin and colleagues (2013) to examine factors predictive of treatment sought for a recent child illness. In particular, we model whether no treatment, middle layer treatment (traditional healer, pharmacy, community health worker, etc.), or biomedical treatment was sought for recent episodes of diarrhea, fever, or cough. Based on multinomial, multilevel analyses of Demographic and Health Surveys from 19 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, we determine that if women have no say in their own healthcare, they are unlikely to seek treatment in response to child illness. We find that women in sub-Saharan Africa need healthcare knowledge, the ability to make healthcare decisions, as well as resources to negotiate cost and travel, in order to access biomedical treatment. Past experience with medical services such as prenatal care and a skilled birth attendant also increase the odds that biomedical treatment for child illness is sought. We conclude that caregiver decision-making in response to child illness within households is critical to reducing child morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa.
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- Hayley Pierce
- Department of Demography and Sociology, 2232 Piedmont Ave, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720,
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- Department of Sociology, 512 Oswald Tower, Penn State University, State College, Pennsylvania, 16801,
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- Department of Sociology, 2025 JFSB, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, Office phone: 801-422-3146, ,
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Budhathoki SS, Bhattachan M, Yadav AK, Upadhyaya P, Pokharel PK. Eco-social and behavioural determinants of diarrhoea in under-five children of Nepal: a framework analysis of the existing literature. Trop Med Health 2016; 44:7. [PMID: 27433126 PMCID: PMC4940696 DOI: 10.1186/s41182-016-0006-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2015] [Accepted: 01/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background While diarrhoea is the second major killer among the under-five children in the world with an estimation of 760,000 deaths annually, it stands as a major killer in Nepal with an annual incidence of 500 per 1000 under-five children with diarrhoea. Diarrhoea is responsible for a wide range of morbidity and mortality among children in Nepal. The objective of this review work is to identify the eco-social and behavioural determinants of diarrhoea among the under-five children of Nepal. Methods A literature review was conducted using the Dahlgren and Whitehead model (1991) between June and October 2015. PubMed, Nepal Journals online and Google Scholar were used to search for literature published between 1989 and July 2015 using defined keywords. Results Children of age group 6–23 months are at higher risk, as supplementary diets are introduced to the children from the age of 6 months. Male children have better access to healthcare services. Malnourished children also have a higher chance of developing persistent diarrhoea. Provision of safe water and sanitation has direct link with the prevention and control of diarrhoea. Male gender with high income positively influences the treatment-seeking behaviour. Mother’s education and hand-washing practice have direct influence in child health. Hand-washing practices with soap which are protective are influenced by the cultural beliefs. Involvement of community health volunteers increases the access to the health system, thereby reducing the diarrhoeal burden in the community. Conclusion Age, gender, hand-washing behaviour, nutritional status of children, education of mothers, water and sanitation, healthcare services, cultural and societal values and income of the household were identified determinants for diarrhoea in under-five children of Nepal.
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- Shyam Sundar Budhathoki
- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
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- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
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- Department of General Practice and Emergency Medicine, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
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- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
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- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
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Beogo I, Huang N, Gagnon MP, Amendah DD. Out-of-pocket expenditure and its determinants in the context of private healthcare sector expansion in sub-Saharan Africa urban cities: evidence from household survey in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. BMC Res Notes 2016; 9:34. [PMID: 26795567 PMCID: PMC4721044 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-016-1846-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2015] [Accepted: 01/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Conventional wisdom suggests that out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditure reduces healthcare utilization. However, little is known about the expenditure borne in urban settings with the current development of the private health sector in sub-Saharan Africa. In an effort to update knowledge on medical expenditure, this study investigated the level and determinants of OOP among individuals reporting illness or injury in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and who either self-treated or received healthcare in either a private or public facility. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 1017 households (5638 individuals) between August and November 2011. Descriptive statistics and multivariate techniques including generalized estimating equations were used to analyze the data. Results Among the surveyed sample, 29.6 % (n = 1666) persons reported a sickness or injury. Public providers were the single most important providers of care (36.3 %), whereas private and informal providers (i.e.: self-treatment, traditional healers) accounted for 29.8 and 34.0 %, respectively. Almost universally (96 %), households paid directly for care OOP. The average expenditure per episode of illness was 8404XOF (17.4USD) (median 3750XOF (7.8USD). The total expenditure was higher for those receiving care in private facilities compared to public ones [14,613.3XOF (30.3USD) vs. 8544.1XOF (17.7USD); p < 0.001], and the insured patients’ bill almost tripled uninsured (p < 0.001). Finally, medication was the most expensive component of expenditure in both public and private facilities with a mean of 8022.1XOF (16.7USD) and 12,270.5 (25.5USD), respectively. Conclusion OOP was the principal payment mechanism of households. A significant difference in OOP was found between public and private provider users. Considering the importance of private healthcare in Burkina Faso, regulatory oversight is necessary. Furthermore, an extensive protection policy to shield households from catastrophic health expenditure is required.
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- Idrissa Beogo
- École Nationale de Santé Publique, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. .,Faculté Des Sciences Infirmières, Université Laval, Pavillon Ferdinand-Vandry, 1050, Avenue de la Médecine, Quebec, G1V 0A6, Canada.
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- International Health Program, National Yang-Ming University, 155, Sec 2, Linong St, 112, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Faculté Des Sciences Infirmières, Université Laval, Pavillon Ferdinand-Vandry, 1050, Avenue de la Médecine, Quebec, G1V 0A6, Canada.
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- African Population and Health Research Center, APHRC Campus, 2nd Flore Manga Close, Off Kiwara Road, PO Box 10787-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Clarke S, Richmond R, Worth H, Wagle RR. A study protocol for a cluster randomised trial for the prevention of chronic suppurative otitis media in children in Jumla, Nepal. BMC EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT DISORDERS 2015; 15:4. [PMID: 26425113 PMCID: PMC4589111 DOI: 10.1186/s12901-015-0017-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2014] [Accepted: 09/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is the commonest cause of preventable deafness, affecting 164 million people worldwide, 90 % of whom live in low resource countries, such as Nepal. Simple, inexpensive treatment of acute otitis media can prevent the development of CSOM and its sequelae: deafness, abscess, encephalitis, and, rarely, death. CSOM is a disease of poverty and its social determinants: low parental education, overcrowding, poor hygiene and malnutrition. Previous studies have established economic, socio-cultural and geographic barriers to care seeking for childhood illness in the developing world and, in particular, in Nepal. The ultimate aim of this research is to improve the ear health of the children in Jumla, Nepal. The primary outcome is an increase in mother's knowledge, attitude and practice regarding ear disease in their children. The secondary outcome is a reduction in the prevalence of CSOM in their children. METHODS/DESIGN Using 56 existing women's self-help groups, sample size, adjusting for clustering and data analysis, is set at 15 groups per arm. A baseline survey of 30 randomly selected groups will be performed, consisting of a knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire aimed at women who participate in self-help groups, as well as examination of their children's ears. This will be followed by random allocation, stratified by geography, into 15 intervention and 15 control groups. The intervention groups will participate in three interactive educational sessions at their regular monthly meetings based on World Health Organisation Primary Ear and Hearing Resource, Basic Level. The control groups will continue their usual monthly group meetings. At 12 months, a follow-up assessment of both control and intervention groups will be performed, with a repeat women's survey and repeat ear examination of the children. Data analysis will be by intention to treat and clustering will be considered at every stage. Cluster level data will be analysed using t-test and individual level data using mixed effects linear regression and logistic regression random effects model as appropriate. DISCUSSION Despite its remote location, Jumla has a vibrant network of health posts and community workers. This project uses existing, local resources and will be undertaken in a way that is consistent with the cultural understanding of the local community in Jumla and acceptable to local care-givers. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Register, ACTRN12614000231640.
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- Susan Clarke
- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, High St., Kensington, NSW 2305 Australia
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- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, High St., Kensington, NSW 2305 Australia
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- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, High St., Kensington, NSW 2305 Australia
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- Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine, Maharajganj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Asfaw A, Lamanna F, Klasen S. Gender gap in parents' financing strategy for hospitalization of their children: evidence from India. HEALTH ECONOMICS 2010; 19:265-279. [PMID: 19267357 DOI: 10.1002/hec.1468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The 'missing women' dilemma in India has sparked great interest in investigating gender discrimination in the provision of health care in the country. No studies, however, have directly examined discrimination in health-care financing strategies in the case of severe illness of sons versus daughters. In this paper, we hypothesize that households who face tight budget constraints are more likely to spend their meager resources on hospitalization of boys rather than girls. We use the 60th round of the Indian National Sample Survey (2004) and a multinomial logit model to test this hypothesis and to throw some light on this important but overlooked issue. The results reveal that boys are much more likely to be hospitalized than girls. When it comes to financing, the gap in the usage of household income and savings is relatively small, while the gender gap in the probability of hospitalization and usage of more onerous financing strategies is very high. Ceteris paribus, the probability of boys to be hospitalized by financing from borrowing, sale of assets, help from friends, etc. is much higher than that of girls. Moreover, in line with our theoretical framework, the results indicate that the gender gap intensifies as we move from the richest to poorest households.
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- Abay Asfaw
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Washington, DC, USA.
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Pokhrel S, De Allegri M, Gbangou A, Sauerborn R. Illness reporting and demand for medical care in rural Burkina Faso. Soc Sci Med 2010; 70:1693-700. [PMID: 20299143 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2009] [Revised: 12/15/2009] [Accepted: 02/03/2010] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The issue of illness reporting in modelling demand for health care in low- and middle-income countries can be handled according to either of two conceptually-different constructs: (a) considering illness reporting behaviour as endogenous to demand; or (b) considering demand itself as the outcome of a sample selection phenomenon. In this paper, we take the second viewpoint and estimate the demand for medical care with an estimator that uses Heckman-type. Empirical estimates based on household survey data from rural Burkina Faso suggest that there are some implications of illness reporting behaviour for modelling the demand for medical care.
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- Subhash Pokhrel
- Brunel University, Health Economics Research Group, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, United Kingdom.
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Many low-income households in developing countries cannot afford the high costs of medical treatment. They often resort to cost-saving, but risky options for their treatment. The article uses data published in earlier studies in India to analyse the treatment decisions of low-income households. We compare parents’ decisions about their children’s treatment with those about their own treatment. The analysis shows that parents often adopt a cost-saving (and risk-taking) attitude about their own treatment, relative to that for their children. This difference is found even when the parents and children have the same sickness profiles and also, when the parents have a higher incidence of serious sicknesses. There is a need for policies to increase affordable access to medicines. These include poverty alleviation and competition/regulation to reduce prices of medicines.
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- Homi Katrak
- Economics, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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