Impact of Health Insurance on Delivery Care in Southern Thailand
Author Information
Author(s): Liabsuetrakul Tippawan, Oumudee Nurlisa
Primary Institution: Prince of Songkla University
Hypothesis
Does health insurance reduce delays and barriers to delivery care for pregnant women in southern Thailand?
Conclusion
Health insurance significantly affects perceived delays and barriers to delivery care, but does not influence the place of delivery.
Supporting Evidence
- 93% of women agreed that health insurance could reduce financial barriers for accessing services.
- Women insured by civil servant medical benefit perceived lower delays in seeking care.
- Low education and unwillingness to seek care were associated with home deliveries.
Takeaway
Having health insurance helps women feel like they can get to the hospital faster when they need to give birth.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted with interviews of women who delivered at hospitals or at home in southern Thailand.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and the small sample of home deliveries.
Limitations
The small number of home deliveries and reliance on women's perceptions of delays and barriers.
Participant Demographics
Women who delivered in Songkhla province, with a mix of ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.1-4.7
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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