دورية أكاديمية
Evaluation of the Care Costs for Non-Communicable Diseases Incurred by Patients in the Greater Tunis Area.
| العنوان: | Evaluation of the Care Costs for Non-Communicable Diseases Incurred by Patients in the Greater Tunis Area. |
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| المؤلفون: | Hmad, Halima Ben, Arbi, Lina Bel, Themri, Chourouk, Hassouna, Mongi |
| المصدر: | Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development; Jul-Sep2023, Vol. 14 Issue 3, p396-401, 6p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | ECONOMIC aspects of diseases, NON-communicable diseases, COST estimates, DIRECT costing, DISEASE management, MEDICAL care costs |
| مستخلص: | Objectives: The objective of this study was to estimate the costs and expenses incurred by patients for the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Methods: The study was carried out in 7 Basic Health Centers (BHCs) distributed all over Greater Tunis and was conducted using a new tool: the COPAQ. Results: According to the survey, the direct medical cost was estimated at 127 ± 204.4 TND, while the indirect cost was estimated at 21.58 ± 39.07 TND and the patient spend a total cost of about 149.1 ± 212.2 TND. Compared to the guaranteed interprofessional minimum salary, which is set at 378.560 TND, and to the monthly income of the interviewed patients, which varies between 300-600 TND, the total cost of chronic diseases seemed to be enormous and not affordable for most patients. Conclusions: The Tunisian state should take into consideration the incurred expenses and move towards preventive strategies to decrease the spread of these diseases and thus reduce their costs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| قاعدة البيانات: | Complementary Index |
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