Assessment of Out-Of-Pocket Expenditure on Malaria Treatment in Adamawa State Specialist Hospital Yola

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of malaria on household out-of-pocket expenditure at Specialist Hospital Yola in Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a population of 1,500 and a random sample of 316. The study employed ANOVA and Multiple regression analysis to assess the relationship between various variables. The findings revealed that there exists a significant relationship between out-of-pocket spending and strained household finances, while regression analysis showed that malaria significantly affects household out-of-pocket expenditure. This study recommends prioritising policies to increase income levels, exploring avenues for government support, promoting financial literacy among affected households, and implementing targeted interventions to improve income and financial protection for vulnerable households. Addressing these issues is essential to alleviate the financial burden of healthcare expenses on households in Nigeria.