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  1. Article ; Online: On the functioning of community-based health insurance schemes in rural Ethiopia.

    Alemu, Getnet / Shigute, Zemzem / Mebratie, Anagaw / Sparrow, Robert / Bedi, Arjun S

    Social science & medicine (1982)

    2023  Volume 345, Page(s) 115739

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Community-Based Health Insurance ; Ethiopia ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Family Characteristics ; Rural Population ; Insurance, Health
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 4766-1
    ISSN 1873-5347 ; 0037-7856 ; 0277-9536
    ISSN (online) 1873-5347
    ISSN 0037-7856 ; 0277-9536
    DOI 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.115739
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  2. Article ; Online: On the functioning of community-based health insurance schemes in rural Ethiopia

    Alemu, Getnet / Shigute, Zemzem / Mebratie, Anagaw / Sparrow, Robert / Bedi, Arjun S.

    Social Science and Medicine

    2024  Volume 345

    Keywords Life Science
    Language English
    Publishing country nl
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 4766-1
    ISSN 1873-5347 ; 0037-7856 ; 0277-9536
    ISSN (online) 1873-5347
    ISSN 0037-7856 ; 0277-9536
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  3. Article ; Online: Social Health Insurance and Healthcare Seeking Behavior in Urban Ethiopia.

    Zarepour, Zahra / Mebratie, Anagaw / Shamebo, Dessalegn / Shigute, Zemzem / Alemu, Getnet / Bedi, Arjun S

    Annals of global health

    2023  Volume 89, Issue 1, Page(s) 84

    Abstract: Background: After years of planning, in 2024 the government of Ethiopia proposes to introduce a compulsory Social Health Insurance (SHI) program for formal sector employees. The proposed scheme will provide access to contracted healthcare facilities at ... ...

    Abstract Background: After years of planning, in 2024 the government of Ethiopia proposes to introduce a compulsory Social Health Insurance (SHI) program for formal sector employees. The proposed scheme will provide access to contracted healthcare facilities at a premium of 3% of the gross monthly income of employees with another 3% coming from the employer.
    Objectives: Several studies have examined the willingness to pay (WTP) this premium, however, little is known about the healthcare seeking behavior (HSB) of formal sector employees. This paper investigates both - the determinants of healthcare seeking behavior and among other aspects, WTP the premium. Through these explorations, the paper sheds light on the potential challenges for implementation of SHI.
    Methods: Descriptive statistics, logit, and multinomial logit (MNL) models are used to analyze retrospective survey data (2,749 formal sector employees) which covers the major regions of the country.
    Findings: Regarding outpatient care, a majority of the visits (55.9%) were to private healthcare providers. In the case of inpatient care, it was the opposite with a majority of healthcare seekers visiting public sector hospitals (62.5%). A majority of the sample (67%) supported the introduction of SHI but only 24% were willing to pay the proposed SHI premium. The average WTP was 1.6% of gross monthly income. Respondents in the two richest income quintiles were more likely to oppose SHI and consider it unfair.
    Conclusion: The prominent role of the private sector and the resistance to SHI amongst the two richest income quintiles, suggests that the SHI program needs to actively include private healthcare facilities within its ambit. Additionally, concerted efforts at enhancing the quality of care available at public health facilities, both, in terms of perception and patient-centered care and addressing drug and equipment availability bottlenecks, are needed, if SHI is to garner wider support.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Ethiopia ; Retrospective Studies ; Insurance, Health ; Social Security ; Delivery of Health Care
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2821756-1
    ISSN 2214-9996 ; 2214-9996
    ISSN (online) 2214-9996
    ISSN 2214-9996
    DOI 10.5334/aogh.4240
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  4. Article ; Online: Willingness to take COVID-19 vaccination in low-income countries: Evidence from Ethiopia.

    Strupat, Christoph / Shigute, Zemzem / Bedi, Arjun S / Rieger, Matthias

    PloS one

    2022  Volume 17, Issue 3, Page(s) e0264633

    Abstract: Background: In low-income countries, vaccination campaigns are lagging, and evidence on vaccine acceptance, a crucial public health planning input, remains scant. This is the first study that reports willingness to take COVID-19 vaccines and its socio- ... ...

    Abstract Background: In low-income countries, vaccination campaigns are lagging, and evidence on vaccine acceptance, a crucial public health planning input, remains scant. This is the first study that reports willingness to take COVID-19 vaccines and its socio-demographic correlates in Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country.
    Methods: The analysis is based on a nationally representative survey data of 2,317 households conducted in the informal economy in November 2020. It employs two logistic regression models where the two outcome variables are (i) a household head's willingness to take a COVID-19 vaccine or not, and (ii) if yes if they would also hypothetically pay (an unspecified amount) for it or not. Predictors include age, gender, education, marital status, income category, health insurance coverage, sickness due to COVID-19, chronic illness, trust in government, prior participation in voluntary activities, urban residence.
    Results: Willingness to take the vaccine was high (88%) and significantly associated with COVID-19 cases in the family, trust in government and pro-social behavior. All other predictors such as gender, education, income, health insurance, chronic illness, urban residence did not significantly predict vaccine willingness at the 5% level. Among those willing to take the vaccine, 33% also answered that they would hypothetically pay (an unspecified amount) for it, an answer that is significantly associated with trust in government, health insurance coverage and income.
    Conclusion: The results highlight both opportunities and challenges. There is little evidence of vaccine hesitancy in Ethiopia among household heads operating in the informal economy. The role played by trust in government and pro-social behavior in motivating this outcome suggests that policy makers need to consider these factors in the planning of COVID-19 vaccine campaigns in order to foster vaccine uptake. At the same time, as the willingness to hypothetically pay for a COVID-19 vaccine seems to be small, fairly-priced vaccines along with financial support are also needed to ensure further uptake of COVID-19 vaccines.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Attitude to Health ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; COVID-19 Vaccines/therapeutic use ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Ethiopia/epidemiology ; Female ; Humans ; Immunization Programs ; Income/statistics & numerical data ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Patient Participation/psychology ; Patient Participation/statistics & numerical data ; Poverty ; SARS-CoV-2/immunology ; Vaccination ; Vaccination Hesitancy/psychology ; Vaccination Hesitancy/statistics & numerical data ; Vaccination Refusal/psychology ; Vaccination Refusal/statistics & numerical data ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances COVID-19 Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0264633
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  5. Article ; Online: Social Health Insurance and Healthcare Seeking Behavior in Urban Ethiopia

    Zahra Zarepour / Anagaw Mebratie / Dessalegn Shamebo / Zemzem Shigute / Getnet Alemu / Arjun S. Bedi

    Annals of Global Health, Vol 89, Iss 1, Pp 84-

    2023  Volume 84

    Abstract: Background: After years of planning, in 2024 the government of Ethiopia proposes to introduce a compulsory Social Health Insurance (SHI) program for formal sector employees. The proposed scheme will provide access to contracted healthcare facilities at a ...

    Abstract Background: After years of planning, in 2024 the government of Ethiopia proposes to introduce a compulsory Social Health Insurance (SHI) program for formal sector employees. The proposed scheme will provide access to contracted healthcare facilities at a premium of 3% of the gross monthly income of employees with another 3% coming from the employer. Objectives: Several studies have examined the willingness to pay (WTP) this premium, however, little is known about the healthcare seeking behavior (HSB) of formal sector employees. This paper investigates both – the determinants of healthcare seeking behavior and among other aspects, WTP the premium. Through these explorations, the paper sheds light on the potential challenges for implementation of SHI. Methods: Descriptive statistics, logit, and multinomial logit (MNL) models are used to analyze retrospective survey data (2,749 formal sector employees) which covers the major regions of the country. Findings: Regarding outpatient care, a majority of the visits (55.9%) were to private healthcare providers. In the case of inpatient care, it was the opposite with a majority of healthcare seekers visiting public sector hospitals (62.5%). A majority of the sample (67%) supported the introduction of SHI but only 24% were willing to pay the proposed SHI premium. The average WTP was 1.6% of gross monthly income. Respondents in the two richest income quintiles were more likely to oppose SHI and consider it unfair. Conclusion: The prominent role of the private sector and the resistance to SHI amongst the two richest income quintiles, suggests that the SHI program needs to actively include private healthcare facilities within its ambit. Additionally, concerted efforts at enhancing the quality of care available at public health facilities, both, in terms of perception and patient-centered care and addressing drug and equipment availability bottlenecks, are needed, if SHI is to garner wider support.
    Keywords social health insurance ; healthcare seeking behavior ; attitudes towards shi ; urban ethiopia ; sub-saharan africa ; Infectious and parasitic diseases ; RC109-216 ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Ubiquity Press
    Document type Article ; Online
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  6. Article ; Online: Willingness to take COVID-19 vaccination in low-income countries

    Christoph Strupat / Zemzem Shigute / Arjun S. Bedi / Matthias Rieger

    PLoS ONE, Vol 17, Iss

    Evidence from Ethiopia

    2022  Volume 3

    Abstract: Background In low-income countries, vaccination campaigns are lagging, and evidence on vaccine acceptance, a crucial public health planning input, remains scant. This is the first study that reports willingness to take COVID-19 vaccines and its socio- ... ...

    Abstract Background In low-income countries, vaccination campaigns are lagging, and evidence on vaccine acceptance, a crucial public health planning input, remains scant. This is the first study that reports willingness to take COVID-19 vaccines and its socio-demographic correlates in Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country. Methods The analysis is based on a nationally representative survey data of 2,317 households conducted in the informal economy in November 2020. It employs two logistic regression models where the two outcome variables are (i) a household head’s willingness to take a COVID-19 vaccine or not, and (ii) if yes if they would also hypothetically pay (an unspecified amount) for it or not. Predictors include age, gender, education, marital status, income category, health insurance coverage, sickness due to COVID-19, chronic illness, trust in government, prior participation in voluntary activities, urban residence. Results Willingness to take the vaccine was high (88%) and significantly associated with COVID-19 cases in the family, trust in government and pro-social behavior. All other predictors such as gender, education, income, health insurance, chronic illness, urban residence did not significantly predict vaccine willingness at the 5% level. Among those willing to take the vaccine, 33% also answered that they would hypothetically pay (an unspecified amount) for it, an answer that is significantly associated with trust in government, health insurance coverage and income. Conclusion The results highlight both opportunities and challenges. There is little evidence of vaccine hesitancy in Ethiopia among household heads operating in the informal economy. The role played by trust in government and pro-social behavior in motivating this outcome suggests that policy makers need to consider these factors in the planning of COVID-19 vaccine campaigns in order to foster vaccine uptake. At the same time, as the willingness to hypothetically pay for a COVID-19 vaccine seems to be small, fairly-priced ...
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 336
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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  7. Article ; Online: Willingness to take COVID-19 vaccination in low-income countries

    Christoph Strupat / Zemzem Shigute / Arjun S Bedi / Matthias Rieger

    PLoS ONE, Vol 17, Iss 3, p e

    Evidence from Ethiopia.

    2022  Volume 0264633

    Abstract: Background In low-income countries, vaccination campaigns are lagging, and evidence on vaccine acceptance, a crucial public health planning input, remains scant. This is the first study that reports willingness to take COVID-19 vaccines and its socio- ... ...

    Abstract Background In low-income countries, vaccination campaigns are lagging, and evidence on vaccine acceptance, a crucial public health planning input, remains scant. This is the first study that reports willingness to take COVID-19 vaccines and its socio-demographic correlates in Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country. Methods The analysis is based on a nationally representative survey data of 2,317 households conducted in the informal economy in November 2020. It employs two logistic regression models where the two outcome variables are (i) a household head's willingness to take a COVID-19 vaccine or not, and (ii) if yes if they would also hypothetically pay (an unspecified amount) for it or not. Predictors include age, gender, education, marital status, income category, health insurance coverage, sickness due to COVID-19, chronic illness, trust in government, prior participation in voluntary activities, urban residence. Results Willingness to take the vaccine was high (88%) and significantly associated with COVID-19 cases in the family, trust in government and pro-social behavior. All other predictors such as gender, education, income, health insurance, chronic illness, urban residence did not significantly predict vaccine willingness at the 5% level. Among those willing to take the vaccine, 33% also answered that they would hypothetically pay (an unspecified amount) for it, an answer that is significantly associated with trust in government, health insurance coverage and income. Conclusion The results highlight both opportunities and challenges. There is little evidence of vaccine hesitancy in Ethiopia among household heads operating in the informal economy. The role played by trust in government and pro-social behavior in motivating this outcome suggests that policy makers need to consider these factors in the planning of COVID-19 vaccine campaigns in order to foster vaccine uptake. At the same time, as the willingness to hypothetically pay for a COVID-19 vaccine seems to be small, fairly-priced ...
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 336
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Document type Article ; Online
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  8. Article ; Online: COVID-19 and balance in access to health care in Ethiopia

    Zemzem Shigute / Anagaw Derseh Mebratie / Getnet Alemu / Arjun S. Bedi

    Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, Vol 9, Iss , Pp 1- (2021)

    2021  

    Keywords Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
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  9. Article: COVID-19 and balance in access to health care in Ethiopia.

    Shigute, Zemzem / Mebratie, Anagaw Derseh / Alemu, Getnet / Bedi, Arjun S

    Clinical epidemiology and global health

    2020  Volume 9, Page(s) 1

    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-19
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2452-0918
    ISSN 2452-0918
    DOI 10.1016/j.cegh.2020.05.013
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  10. Article ; Online: Containing the spread of COVID-19 in Ethiopia.

    Shigute, Zemzem / Mebratie, Anagaw Derseh / Alemu, Getnet / Bedi, Arjun

    Journal of global health

    2020  Volume 10, Issue 1, Page(s) 10369

    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology ; Coronavirus Infections/prevention & control ; Ethiopia/epidemiology ; Humans ; Pandemics/prevention & control ; Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology ; Pneumonia, Viral/prevention & control
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-01
    Publishing country Scotland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2741629-X
    ISSN 2047-2986 ; 2047-2978
    ISSN (online) 2047-2986
    ISSN 2047-2978
    DOI 10.7189/jogh.10.010369
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