National Health Insurance for Universal Health Coverage: willingness to participate and pay in a National Health Insurance Scheme
Abstract
Introduction
Following the adoption of World Health Assembly resolution on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in 2005, some low- and low middle- income countries have introduce National Health Insurance Schemes (NHIS). This is in line with efforts to reform health financing and strengthen health systems to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Although the Gambia is implementing a results- based financing (RBF) for health system strengthening, there is no prepayment mechanism. The current line item budgeting is not predictable and sustainable, thus, leading to poor quality of care and high out-of-pocket spending on health.
Goal
The goal of this study is to assess the willingness of Gambians to participate and pay in a National Health Insurance scheme.
Methods and Materials
Researchers will use a mixed method to assess Gambian’s willingness to participate and pay in National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Multi-stage sampling method will be utilize to select study sample. An interviewer administered questionnaire will be use to collect relevant information on willingness to participate and to pay. Data will be analyzed using stata. Descriptive and inferential statistics will be perform to identify factors that are associated with the willingness to participate and pay.
Findings
Our study will provide understanding of the factors that determine people’s willingness to participate and pay in a NHIS in the Gambia. In addition, the findings can be useful for evidence- based planning and decision-making for the
Samarbeid
- Samarbeid med Ministry of Health in the Gambia
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- Sletting: januar 2024
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