Costs for treatment for rotavirus at a large urban hospital in Malaysia led one third of families to experience catastrophic health expenditures (CHC). When direct and indirect costs of treating rotavirus were considered, almost 9 in 10 families spent more than 10% of their monthly household income on treating rotavirus. In addition, 6% of families were pushed into poverty after paying for treatment.
Full Citation:
Loganathan, T., Lee, W.S., Lee, K.F., et al. 2015. Household Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure and Impoverishment Due to Rotavirus Gastroenteritis Requiring Hospitalization in Malaysia. PLOS One. 10(5).
Title of Article: Household Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure and Impoverishment Due to Rotavirus Gastroenteritis Requiring Hospitalization in Malaysia
Author(s): Loganathan, T., Lee, W.S., Lee, K.F., et al
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Name: PLOS One
Publication Volume: 10(5)
Publication Source URL: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0125878
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1371/journal.pone.0125878
Topics: Economics & Return on Investment
Disease Vaccines: Diarrhea | Rotavirus
Immunization Terms: Impoverishment
Countries: Malaysia
WHO Regions: Western Pacific