Assessment of Catastrophic Health Expenditure among Households in Kogi State, North Central Nigeria

Moses Luke, Abodunrin Oluwagbemiga, Jacob Ponmile and Hannah Ojo
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Moses Luke: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Department of Community Medicine, Ogbomoso, Nigeria AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Monitoring and Evaluation Department, Nigeria
Abodunrin Oluwagbemiga: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Department of Community Medicine, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Jacob Ponmile: AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Monitoring and Evaluation Department, Nigeria
Hannah Ojo: Delta State University, Department of Science and Laboratory Technology, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 15, 1032-1045

Abstract: Background: Catastrophic health expenditure is a metric for assessing the effectiveness of financial risk protection in healthcare. It occurs when households are forced to make out-of-pocket payments for healthcare services that strain their financial resources. One significant challenge is the persistence of out-of-pocket expenses for healthcare, even in the presence of healthcare financing schemes. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of catastrophic health expenditure and identify the factors contributing to it among households in Kogi state. Methods: This research employed a cross-sectional study design conducted among households in Kogi state. A total of 406 questionnaires were distributed to respondents, with 403 successfully completed and returned, resulting in an impressive response rate of 99.3%. Data collection involved the use of self-administered structured questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23, along with a Logistic Regression Model. The results are presented through appropriate tables, and statistical significance was determined at a level of P

Date: 2024
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