Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA), Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Research Article
Determinants of health-seeking behaviour among enrollees of a social health insurance scheme in Anambra state, southeast, Nigeria
Author(s): Simeon B. Onyemaechi and Uchenna R. Ezenwaka*
Background: Understanding factors that explain the healthseeking
behaviour (HSB) among enrollees of Anambra State Health
Insurance Scheme (ASHIS) is a critical entry point for improving
health outcomes and achieving universal health coverage (UHC).
Aim: To assess the socio-demographic and health facility
determinants of health-seeking behaviour among the enrollees of
ASHIS in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional health facility-based
survey involving enrollees of the ASHIS. A total of 447 enrollees
were randomly selected from 12 (6 rural and 6 urban) facilities
using a multi-stage sampling method. Data was collected on
socio-demographics and facility characteristics using a pre-tested,
interviewer-administered questionnaire.
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