scholarly journals Economic burden of gastrointestinal cancer under the protection of the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme in a region of rural China with high incidence of oesophageal cancer: cross-sectional survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 907-916 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Li ◽  
Hong Cai ◽  
Chaoyi Wang ◽  
Chuanhai Guo ◽  
Zhonghu He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oesophageal Cancer ◽  
Economic Burden ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancer ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Cooperative Medical Scheme

scholarly journals Financial burden of HIV and TB among patients in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional survey

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. e036892
Author(s):  
Lelisa Fekadu Assebe ◽  
Eyerusalem Kebede Negussie ◽  
Abdulrahman Jbaily ◽  
Mieraf Taddesse Taddesse Tolla ◽  
Kjell Arne Johansson
Keyword(s):  
Indirect Cost ◽  
Economic Burden ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Income Quintile ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Catastrophic Health Expenditures ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Substantial Economic Burden

ObjectivesHIV and tuberculosis (TB) are major global health threats and can result in household financial hardships. Here, we aim to estimate the household economic burden and the incidence of catastrophic health expenditures (CHE) incurred by HIV and TB care across income quintiles in Ethiopia.DesignA cross-sectional survey.Setting27 health facilities in Afar and Oromia regions for TB, and nationwide household survey for HIV.ParticipantsA total of 1006 and 787 individuals seeking HIV and TB care were enrolled, respectively.Outcome measuresThe economic burden (ie, direct and indirect cost) of HIV and TB care was estimated. In addition, the CHE incidence and intensity were determined using direct costs exceeding 10% of the household income threshold.ResultsThe mean (SD) age of HIV and TB patient was 40 (10), and 30 (14) years, respectively. The mean (SD) patient cost of HIV was $78 ($170) per year and $115 ($118) per TB episode. Out of the total cost, the direct cost of HIV and TB constituted 69% and 46%, respectively. The mean (SD) indirect cost was $24 ($66) per year for HIV and $63 ($83) per TB episode. The incidence of CHE for HIV was 20%; ranges from 43% in the poorest to 4% in the richest income quintile (p<0.001). Similarly, for TB, the CHE incidence was 40% and ranged between 58% and 20% among the poorest and richest income quintiles, respectively (p<0.001). This figure was higher for drug-resistant TB (62%).ConclusionsHIV and TB are causes of substantial economic burden and CHE, inequitably, affecting those in the poorest income quintile. Broadening the health policies to encompass interventions that reduce the high cost of HIV and TB care, particularly for the poor, is urgently needed.

scholarly journals Transitoriness in cancer patients: a cross-sectional survey of lung and gastrointestinal cancer patients

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maya Shaha ◽  
Vinciya Pandian ◽  
Michael A. Choti ◽  
Eden Stotsky ◽  
Joseph M. Herman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancer ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Why Patients with Chronic Disease Keep Silent? Analysis of Item Nonresponse in Rural China

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiqing MAO ◽  
Zhanchun FENG ◽  
Shangfeng TANG ◽  
Tailai WU ◽  
Ruoxi WANG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Rural China ◽  
School Education ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Item Nonresponse ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Government

Background: This study aimed to identify the characteristics of item nonresponse and examine the factors affecting the refusal or failure to respond of patients with chronic disease in rural China. Methods: A cross-sectional survey data from patients with chronic disease from rural China were analyzed. A total of 1,099 patients were enrolled. Chi-square test and cumulative logistic regression determined the predictors of having item nonresponse. Results: The respondents in central provinces (OR = 2.311, 95%CI = 0.532~1.144, P < 0.001) with over eight household members (OR = 0.067, 95%CI = -1.632~-0.349, P = 0.002), multiple chronic diseases (OR = 0.301, 95%CI = -1.673~-0.727, P < 0.001), and low health knowledge level (OR = 2.112, 95%CI = 0.405~1.090, P < 0.001) had more item nonresponse numbers. Compared with the participants with high school education level and above, the item nonresponse number seemed to increase when the participants were illiterate (OR = 2.159, 95%CI = 0.254~1.285, P = 0.003), had primary school education (OR = 2.161, 95%CI = 0.249~1.294, P = 0.004) and junior school education (OR = 2.070, 95%CI = 0.160~1.296, P = 0.012). Conclusion: This study indicates the influencing factors of the item nonresponse in survey of patients with chronic disease in rural China. This study contributes to investigation practice and highlights that health institutions should improve the quality of follow-up services. Moreover, the government should pay more attention to the care of vulnerable groups, especially patients with chronic disease in rural areas.

scholarly journals The Humanistic and Economic Burden of Migraine in Europe: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Five Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 535-549
Author(s):  
Michael J. Doane ◽  
Shaloo Gupta ◽  
Juanzhi Fang ◽  
Annik K. Laflamme ◽  
Pamela Vo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Burden ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Patient-centered assessment on disease burden, quality of life, and treatment satisfaction associated with acromegaly

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 653-660 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuqian Liu ◽  
Daphne T Adelman ◽  
Yaping Xu ◽  
Jillone Sisco ◽  
Susan M Begelman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Economic Burden ◽  
Treatment Satisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Income Loss ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Chores ◽  
Symptom Group

The study aimed to assess the economic burden, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and acromegaly treatment satisfaction in the USA. A web-based, cross-sectional survey was distributed to members of Acromegaly Community. Data related to comorbidities, treatment patterns, and treatment satisfaction were collected. The costs over the past 3 months included out-of-pocket cost, sick leave, leave of absence, direct loss of job due to acromegaly, unemployment, assistance to perform household chores, and family member loss of income. The HRQoL was assessed by Acromegaly Quality of Life (AcroQoL) and EQ-5D-3L questionnaires. Among 106 patients who completed the survey (mean age: 46 years, female: 76.4%), 44.3% presented with ≥5 comorbidities, and 90.6% reporting acromegaly-related symptoms. Compared with the low-symptom group 0–3 (n=41), the 4+ symptoms group (n=65) was more likely to have depression (OR=2.3, 95% CI 1.1 to 5.2) and cardiovascular disease (OR=5.8, 95% CI 2.0 to 16.7), and experienced higher costs (loss of job: $8874 vs $1717, P=0.02; unemployment disability: $17,102 vs $429, P=0.003; household chores: $2160 vs $932, P=0.0003; family members’ income loss: $692 vs $122, P=0.03). The high-symptom group had lower HRQoL scores, compared with the low-symptom group (EQ-5D-3L: 0.53 vs 0.75, P<0.0001; AcroQoL: 27 vs 56, P<0.0001). Only 55.7% among patients requiring injections for acromegaly were satisfied. Patients with acromegaly who presented with multiple acromegaly-related symptoms were evidenced to have experienced higher economic burden and poorer quality of life than patients with the same diagnosis but fewer symptoms. The low rate of treatment satisfaction warrants need for further studies.

Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents in Urban and Rural China

2005 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 435-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Therese Hesketh ◽  
Qu Jian Ding
Keyword(s):  
Help Seeking ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Worth Living ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age Range

The goal was to assess rates of anxiety and depression in adolescents in two areas of Zhejiang Province, China. A cross-sectional survey was carried-out using a self-report questionnaire developed for this study. Participants were middle school students (age range 13–16 years) in an urban and a rural setting. There were 1576 completed questionnaires. Symptoms of anxiety sufficient to interfere with enjoyment of life, relaxation, and sleep were common (48%, 40%, and 27%, respectively). School-related problems were the predominant sources of worry. One third reported a history of depression, 16% had at times felt life was not worth living, and 9% reported that they had attempted suicide. Girls were more likely to report symptoms of depression. Patterns of help-seeking showed reliance on friends and parents; only 1% had sought professional help. There were no significant differences in anxiety and depression between one-child and multisibling families.

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