The relationship between access to microfinance, health-seeking behaviour and health service uses: evidence from Bangladesh
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Article Title | The relationship between access to microfinance, health-seeking behaviour and health service uses: evidence from Bangladesh |
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ERA Journal ID | 18341 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Bhuiya, Mohammad Monzur Morshed (Author), Khanam, Rasheda (Author), Rahman, Mohammad Mafizur (Author) and Nghiem, Hong Son (Author) |
Journal Title | Economic Analysis and Policy |
Journal Citation | 60, pp. 9-17 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2018 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | Netherlands |
ISSN | 0313-5926 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eap.2018.08.004 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0313592617301571 |
Abstract | This paper examines the extent to which participation in microfinance programs improves health service uses and health-seeking behaviour of participants. The study collects and analyses data from 439 households across 20 villages of four districts covered by three popular microfinance programs in Bangladesh. Our results suggest that participation in a microfinance program is positively associated with improvements in health services uses and health-seeking behaviour. Participation in microfinance programs is found to be associated with significant improvement in three health-related issues: antenatal care, diarrhoea remedial, and immunisation. A positive association between participation in microfinance and other health service uses is also found with weak statistical evidence. |
Keywords | microfinance; health-seeking behaviour; health service; Bangladesh |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 380108. Health economics |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Commerce |
Griffith University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q514y/the-relationship-between-access-to-microfinance-health-seeking-behaviour-and-health-service-uses-evidence-from-bangladesh
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