Household utilization and expenditure on private and public health services in Vietnam.

摘要: The private provision of health services in Vietnam was legalized 1989 as one the country's means to mobilize resources and improve efficiency system. Ten years after its legalization, sector has widely expanded activities become an important provider for Vietnamese people. However, little is known about contribution overall objectives system Vietnam. This paper assesses role care by examining utilization patterns financial burden households private, compared with public, services. We found that provided 60% all outpatient contacts There no difference education, sex or place residence use ambulatory care. Although there evidence suggesting rich people more than poor, this finding not consistent across income groups. served young children particular. Also, several sick members at same time relied on public care, while those severe illnesses tended less public. from roughly a half imposed providers. Expenditure drugs accounted substantial percentage household expenditure general These findings call prompt recognition key player Vietnam's Health policies should positive contributions goals where possible reduce negative effects development.