Abstract
In 2018, according to the National Sample Survey Report, the number of cases of hospitalization per 1000 persons in 365 days was 29 in India (26 per 1000 in rural and 34 per 1000 in urban areas). Between 2004 and 2014, for example, the average medical expenditure per hospitalization for urban patients increased by about 176%, and for rural patients, it jumped by a little over 160%. Most of these hospitalizations are for infections, but a significant number also for treatment for cancer and blood-related diseases. The increase in access to healthcare has also brought with it a massive spike in costs. India is rapidly undergoing an epidemiological transition with a sudden change in the disease profile of its population. This study aimed to analyze hospitalization due to different factors like age and morbidity and its effect on health care utilization from nationally representative data from 2018 among the total population of India. 75th round of National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) conducted in July 2017- June 2018 has been used to examine what are the determinant factors that affect the hospitalization and mean monthly disease-specific expenditure in the different age group populations in India. We have used cross-tabulation to understand the association between morbidity patterns and healthcare utilization with other socio-demographic variables. A set of logistic regression analyses was carried out to understand the role of age patterns on hospitalization. A log-linear regression model was used to understand the significant predictors of out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE).
Highlights
The improvement in life expectancy in India has not been matched by the improvements in levels of health of the population Hospital care is an important aspect of any health system, especially regarding the treatment of the more vulnerable morbidity among the total population
In our study we found that the maximum number of children aged under 14 has been hospitalized due to communicable, perinatal problem and nutritional problems
Hospitalization due to diabetes is very much less because people often go to the clinic at regular interval because our study restricted to only inpatient care during 365 days
Summary
The improvement in life expectancy in India has not been matched by the improvements in levels of health of the population Hospital care is an important aspect of any health system, especially regarding the treatment of the more vulnerable morbidity among the total population. Monitoring change in hospitalization rates is important to highlight the necessity for health policies to allocate resources and services to respond to the diverse healthcare needs of different segments of the population. Studies in India have analyzed hospitalization, but they are restricted in their approach and lack comprehensive assessment of rate over time. The purpose of this study was to analyze the. How to cite this article (APA): Saha, A., Govil, D. Morbidity Pattern of Hospitalization And Associated Out of Pocket. International Journal of Research - GRANTHAALAYAH, 9(11), 138–155.
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