Willingness to Pay for Malaria Treatment in Tanzania
Author Information
Author(s): Saulo Eleonor C, Forsberg Birger C, Premji Zul, Montgomery Scott M, Björkman Anders
Primary Institution: Karolinska University Hospital
Hypothesis
What are the willingness and ability to pay for artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) among households in rural Tanzania?
Conclusion
Households in rural Tanzania are willing to pay less for ACT than its actual cost, indicating a need for subsidies to make it affordable.
Supporting Evidence
- 92% of respondents were willing to pay TSh 500 for ACT.
- 55% were willing to pay more than TSh 500.
- Mothers showed a higher willingness to pay than male household heads.
Takeaway
In Tanzania, many families want to buy a medicine for malaria, but they can't pay the full price, so they need help to afford it.
Methodology
Structured interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with mothers, household heads, health-care workers, and village leaders using the contingent valuation method.
Potential Biases
Potential social desirability bias may have influenced responses regarding willingness to pay.
Limitations
The study's hypothetical nature may not accurately reflect actual willingness to pay.
Participant Demographics
The study included 265 adults, primarily farmers, with a majority being mothers and household heads.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.033
Confidence Interval
88%–95%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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