Noppakun Thammatacharee|Kanjana Tisayaticom|Rapeepong Suphanchaimat|Supon Limwattananon|Weerasak Putthasri|Rajana Netsaengtip|Viroj Tangcharoensathien
Prevalence and profiles of unmet healthcare need in Thailand
Ministry of Public Health|Ministry of Public Health|Ministry of Public Health|Ministry of Public Health|Ministry of Public Health|Ministry of Public Health
light universal healthcare coverage achieved thailand 2002 policy makers raised concerns whether still unmet need within population objectives assess annual prevalence characteristics reasons unmet healthcare need thai population 2010 compare findings relevant international literaturea standard set oecd unmet need questionnaires used nationallyrepresentative household survey conducted 2010 national statistical office prevalence unmet need among respondents various socioeconomic characteristics estimated determine inequity unmet need reasons behind itthe annual prevalence unmet need outpatient inpatient services 2010 14 04 respectively despite low prevalence inequities relatively higher proportion unmet need among universal coverage scheme members poor rural populations less unmet need due cost due geographical barriers prevalence unmet need due cost geographical barriers among richest poorest quintiles comparable selected oecd countries geographical extension healthcare infrastructure distribution health workers major contributing factor low prevalence unmet needthe low prevalence unmet need outpatient inpatient services result availability wellfunctioning health services peripheral level comprehensive benefit package offered free charge health insurance schemes assessment prompts need regular monitoring unmet need nationallyrepresentative household surveys