In sub-Saharan Africa, hospitalization is one of the main gateway for testing and care of children living with the HIV. The aim of this study is to estimate the direct costs of the hospitalization of children living with the HIV in Dakar (Senegal). The various expenses were collected daily with the medical file and by interview from the accompanying persons in 30 children. Median age was 9 year...

BACKGROUND Studies indicate a relationship between cost and quality of life (QOL) in diabetes care, however, the interaction is complex and the relationship is not well understood. The aim of this study was to 1) examine the relationship of quartiles of QOL on cost amongst U.S. adults with diabetes, 2) investigate how the relationship may change over time, and 3) examine the incremental effect ...

BACKGROUND The non-profit and volunteer sector has made notable contributions to delivering surgical services in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). As an estimated 55 % of surgical care delivered in some LMICs is via charitable organizations; the financial contributions of this sector provides valuable insight into understanding financing priorities in global surgery. METHODS Databases ...

Even the most socially aware countries in the World have noticed the gap increase between the poorest and the richest population groups. The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of inequity and to identify main barriers for equitable health care utilization by economic status, region and area of living, controlled for health needs in the Croatian adult population. The data from...