Factors associated with Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure in communities of Lagos Nigeria: A Megacity experience.

<h4>Background</h4>Each year, millions of people in low-and middle-income countries such as Nigeria are forced into poverty and financial ruin due to out-of-pocket (OOP) healthcare expenses. Our study assessed the prevalence and determinants of Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure (CHE) e...

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Main Authors: Kikelomo Ololade Wright, Adeyinka Adeniran, Adedayo Aderibigbe, Olufunsho Akinyemi, Temiloluwa Fagbemi, Omoyeni Ayodeji, Biola Adepase, Emmanuella Zamba, Hussein Abdurrazzaq, Faith Oniyire, Olusegun Ogboye, Akin Abayomi
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Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316814
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author Kikelomo Ololade Wright
Adeyinka Adeniran
Adedayo Aderibigbe
Olufunsho Akinyemi
Temiloluwa Fagbemi
Omoyeni Ayodeji
Biola Adepase
Emmanuella Zamba
Hussein Abdurrazzaq
Faith Oniyire
Olusegun Ogboye
Akin Abayomi
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Adeyinka Adeniran
Adedayo Aderibigbe
Olufunsho Akinyemi
Temiloluwa Fagbemi
Omoyeni Ayodeji
Biola Adepase
Emmanuella Zamba
Hussein Abdurrazzaq
Faith Oniyire
Olusegun Ogboye
Akin Abayomi
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description <h4>Background</h4>Each year, millions of people in low-and middle-income countries such as Nigeria are forced into poverty and financial ruin due to out-of-pocket (OOP) healthcare expenses. Our study assessed the prevalence and determinants of Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure (CHE) experienced by households in Lagos, Nigeria.<h4>Methods</h4>A descriptive community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted on 2492 households in Lagos from December 2022 to March 2023 in 4 Local Government Areas (LGAs) using a multistage sampling technique. Data was collected using pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires, and analysis was performed using STATA 15.0 software. Univariate, bivariate, and binary logistic regression analyses were conducted with statistical significance set at p<0.05, and a 95% Confidence Interval was calculated for the adjusted odds ratio (OR).<h4>Results</h4>The study revealed that 15% of households experience catastrophic health expenditure (CHE). Gender, marital status, educational level, occupation, personal income, health perception, household location, and health insurance enrollment were significantly associated with CHE. Additionally, gender, religion, income, household location, and self-rated health status were significant predictors of household CHE, with adjusted odds ratios of 4.42, 2.45, 1.00, 1.07, and 1.69, respectively.<h4>Conclusion</h4>CHE is more prevalent among people with lower socio-economic status, urban residents, and those lacking health insurance. It is crucial to implement targeted initiatives to raise awareness about the benefits of health insurance and simplify the enrollment process for vulnerable groups, thereby alleviating the financial strain of healthcare expenses.
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spelling doaj-art-b6de956c7de4464e86235654ab12553f2025-02-05T05:32:08ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01201e031681410.1371/journal.pone.0316814Factors associated with Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure in communities of Lagos Nigeria: A Megacity experience.Kikelomo Ololade WrightAdeyinka AdeniranAdedayo AderibigbeOlufunsho AkinyemiTemiloluwa FagbemiOmoyeni AyodejiBiola AdepaseEmmanuella ZambaHussein AbdurrazzaqFaith OniyireOlusegun OgboyeAkin Abayomi<h4>Background</h4>Each year, millions of people in low-and middle-income countries such as Nigeria are forced into poverty and financial ruin due to out-of-pocket (OOP) healthcare expenses. Our study assessed the prevalence and determinants of Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure (CHE) experienced by households in Lagos, Nigeria.<h4>Methods</h4>A descriptive community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted on 2492 households in Lagos from December 2022 to March 2023 in 4 Local Government Areas (LGAs) using a multistage sampling technique. Data was collected using pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires, and analysis was performed using STATA 15.0 software. Univariate, bivariate, and binary logistic regression analyses were conducted with statistical significance set at p<0.05, and a 95% Confidence Interval was calculated for the adjusted odds ratio (OR).<h4>Results</h4>The study revealed that 15% of households experience catastrophic health expenditure (CHE). Gender, marital status, educational level, occupation, personal income, health perception, household location, and health insurance enrollment were significantly associated with CHE. Additionally, gender, religion, income, household location, and self-rated health status were significant predictors of household CHE, with adjusted odds ratios of 4.42, 2.45, 1.00, 1.07, and 1.69, respectively.<h4>Conclusion</h4>CHE is more prevalent among people with lower socio-economic status, urban residents, and those lacking health insurance. It is crucial to implement targeted initiatives to raise awareness about the benefits of health insurance and simplify the enrollment process for vulnerable groups, thereby alleviating the financial strain of healthcare expenses.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316814
spellingShingle Kikelomo Ololade Wright
Adeyinka Adeniran
Adedayo Aderibigbe
Olufunsho Akinyemi
Temiloluwa Fagbemi
Omoyeni Ayodeji
Biola Adepase
Emmanuella Zamba
Hussein Abdurrazzaq
Faith Oniyire
Olusegun Ogboye
Akin Abayomi
Factors associated with Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure in communities of Lagos Nigeria: A Megacity experience.
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title Factors associated with Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure in communities of Lagos Nigeria: A Megacity experience.
title_full Factors associated with Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure in communities of Lagos Nigeria: A Megacity experience.
title_fullStr Factors associated with Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure in communities of Lagos Nigeria: A Megacity experience.
title_full_unstemmed Factors associated with Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure in communities of Lagos Nigeria: A Megacity experience.
title_short Factors associated with Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure in communities of Lagos Nigeria: A Megacity experience.
title_sort factors associated with catastrophic healthcare expenditure in communities of lagos nigeria a megacity experience
url https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316814
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