Out-of-pocket payment and catastrophic health expenditure of tuberculosis patients in accessing care at public-private mix clinics in Myanmar, 2022

Out-of-pocket payment and catastrophic health expenditure of tuberculosis patients in accessing care at public-private mix clinics in Myanmar, 2022

Abstract Background The financial burden of tuberculosis (TB) can hinder patients and their families, creating obstacles throughout the care cascade, despite TB prevention and control being provided free of charge. In Myanmar, patients can visit private providers operating under public-private mix (...

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Main Authors: Myat Noe Thiri Khaing, Nandi U, Luu Maw, Htet Arkar, Saw Pa Pa Naing, May Me Thet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Patient cost
Catastrophic cost
Private health sector
Care seeking
Myanmar
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-024-01248-7
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