Reasons for joining SHI (n = 325)
a
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To get free health service at point of service provision
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277
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85.2
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To help others who can’t afford their medical costs
|
238
|
73.2
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For security and peace of mind in times of ill-health
|
278
|
85.5
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Facing health problem frequently
|
14
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4.3
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Reasons for not joining SHI (n = 56)
a
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Lack of money to pay
|
23
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41.1
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It doesn’t cover all health services
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12
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21.4
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OOP charge is better
|
12
|
21.4
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Lack of trust in insurance scheme
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17
|
30.4
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Poor quality of health service in public health facility
|
9
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16.1
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Others (double payment from wife and husband, government should pay, I have free card)
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5
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8.9
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