Tin Tin Su
Catastrophic household expenditure for health care in low-income society: a study from Nouna District, Burkina Faso
Heidelberg University
quantify extent catastrophic household health care expenditure determine factors responsible nouna district burkina fasowe used nouna health district household survey collect data 800 households 200001 analysis determinants household catastrophic expenditure identified multivariate logistic regression methodeven low levels health care utilization modest amount health expenditure 615 total households nouna district incurred catastrophic health expenditure key determinants catastrophic health expenditure economic status household health care utilization especially modern medical care illness episodes adult household member presence member chronic illnesswe conclude poorest members community incurred catastrophic health expenses setting one thresholdcutoff value determine catastrophic health expenses may result inaccurate estimation leading misinterpretation important factors findings important policy implications used ensure better access health services higher degree financial protection lowincome groups economic impact illness