Abstract
ObjectiveTribal population in India (8.6% of the total population) have a greater prevalence of tuberculosis compared to the national average. The article aims to study out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE), hardship financing, and impoverishment effects of TB hospitalisation treatment among tribal populations in India. MethodsData of three rounds of National Sample Surveys (NSS) 60th (2004–05), 71st (2013–14) and 75th (2017–18) rounds were analyzed. Descriptive statistics, bivariate estimates and multivariate models were performed to calculate the OOPE, healthcare burden (HCB), catastrophic health expenditure (CHE), hardship financing and impoverishment effects using standard definitions at February 2023 price values. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to examine the effect of health insurance coverage on catastrophic health expenditure, and impoverishment. ResultsOver two-thirds of the TB cases are seen in the economically productive age group (14–59 years). Substantial OOPE and its impact on HCB, CHE, and poverty impact observed among 15–35 age group across all three rounds. Illiterate patients and those availing private hospitals for TB treatment had higher OOPE, HCB, hardship financing, CHE, and poverty impact. 38.5% (2014) and 33.2% (2018) are covered with any kind of public healthcare coverage, PSM analysis shows households with health insurance have lower incidence of CHE and impoverishment effects due to TB hospitalisation expenditure. ConclusionsThe current study aids in comprehending the patterns in the financial burden of TB on tribal households during the previous 15 years and gives policy makers information for efficient resource allocation management for TB among Indian tribal communities.
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