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In search of universal health coverage: the hidden cost of family planning to women in Ghana.


ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:This study aims to estimate the cost of accessing FP services in Ghana. A cross-sectional design, involving quantitative methods were used to recruit 1194 women who accessed FP services in 336 primary health facilities, selected through a two-stage sampling. Descriptive statistics were used to estimate the cost, using STATA 13. RESULTS:The average age of the women was 29?±?6.87. Most women had basic education. The sources of payment for FP services were self-finance, family and sponsorship. The average direct cost of accessing FP services was GHS 7.90 [US$ 1.76]. The cost of FP services was highest for consultation GHS 7.50 [US$ 1.67], Laboratory test/x-ray GHS 6.03 [US$ 1.34], Transportation GHS GHS5.50 [US$ 1.22], Contraceptive GHS 4.73 [US$ 1.05] and Client records Card GHS 3.30 [US$ 0.73]. The cost of FP services was higher for clients visiting private facilities, tertiary level as well as those in urban centers. Clients on average spent 54.21 min traveling at a distance of 3.49 km and wait averagely 18.11 min for each visit. Government stakeholders are encouraged to revise the existing maternal health policies, as well as increase the list of FP services within the exemption package of the NHIS policy.

SUBMITTER: Amissah J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7006161 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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In search of universal health coverage: the hidden cost of family planning to women in Ghana.

Amissah John J   Nakua Emmanuel Kwaku EK   Badu Eric E   Amissah Alexander Baba AB   Lariba Leticia L  

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<h4>Objective</h4>This study aims to estimate the cost of accessing FP services in Ghana. A cross-sectional design, involving quantitative methods were used to recruit 1194 women who accessed FP services in 336 primary health facilities, selected through a two-stage sampling. Descriptive statistics were used to estimate the cost, using STATA 13.<h4>Results</h4>The average age of the women was 29 ± 6.87. Most women had basic education. The sources of payment for FP services were self-finance, fam  ...[more]

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