IJCRR - 8(6), March, 2016
Pages: 35-39
HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE : A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY AMONG PATIENTS FOLLOWED AT THE DIABETES CENTRE OF ABIDJAN COTE D’IVOIRE (CADA)
Author: Kadidiatou Raissa KOUROUMA, Apollinaire YAPI, Felix Kouame ACKA
Category: Healthcare
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Abstract:
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the extent and types of health insurance coverage in a representative sample of adults with diabetes. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed from May 6, 2015 till July 1, 2015 in the Diabetes Centre of Abidjan, with a sample of 500 diabetic patients followed for more than one year. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 18. Results: A total of 76.8% of all adults with diabetes had no form of health insurance. The main reason was the lack of financial resources (65.2%). Of the insured diabetic patients (23.2%), 51.7% were covered only by Civil Servants and State Workers of Côte d’Ivoire Fund, 20.7% had only a private for profit health insurance and 5.2% were covered through community based health insurance. Besides, 22.4% of responding patients had a private for-profit health insurance to supplement their Civil Servants and State Workers of Côte d’Ivoire Fund coverage. The fact to have a health insurance was influenced by age, gender, the level of education, employment sector and monthly income (p<0.0001). Conclusion: Our findings show of the necessity to develop health policy to improve access to coverage for patients suffering from chronic disease such as diabetes, notably through Universal Health Coverage.
Keywords: Health insurance, Diabetes, Healthcare financing, Health system, Cote d’Ivoire
Citation:
Kadidiatou Raissa KOUROUMA, Apollinaire YAPI, Felix Kouame ACKA. HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE : A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY AMONG PATIENTS FOLLOWED AT THE DIABETES CENTRE OF ABIDJAN COTE D’IVOIRE (CADA) International Journal of Current Research and Review. 8(6), March, 35-39
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