Utilization of Outpatient Care Services in Odisha: Factors Determining the Choice of Public or Private Health Care Facility

Conclusion: This study concludes people from the low SES are more likely to visit a public health facility than private. However, due to quality reasons the likelihood of visiting a public health facility is reduced significantly. Further, people incur expenditure out of their pocket on drugs and diagnostic tests in the public health system. Therefore, only physical access may not ensure higher utilization unless quality is ensured to protect the interest of the poor in the public health care system.
Source: Journal of Health Management - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Articles Source Type: research