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R Lusome1, Ambady Sivan2, M Arun Kumar2
1Department of Economics, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India. lusome.raman@gmail.com.
Background:
Out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) and catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) on institutional deliveries in India impose significant financial burdens, disproportionately affecting socio-economically vulnerable populations and regions despite various policy interventions.
Purpose:
This study evaluates the extent of OOPE and CHE associated with institutional deliveries across Indian states and analyse regional variations using data from National Family Health Survey -5 (2019-21).
Results:
The findings reveal substantial inter-state and regional disparities in mean OOPE and CHE incidence, with socioeconomic and healthcare system factors significantly influencing these outcomes.
Conclusion:
Effective interventions to reduce OOPE and CHS on deliveries can significantly improve maternal and child health outcomes thereby achieving healthcare equity in the country.
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