THỰC TRẠNG SỬ DỤNG BẢO HIỂM Y TẾ Ở NGƯỜI ĐIỀU TRỊ NHIỄM HIV/AIDS VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ ẢNH HƯỞNG TẠI TRUNG TÂM Y TẾ THÀNH PHỐ THỦ ĐỨC, NĂM 2023

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to elucidate the prevailing patterns of health insurance utilization and scrutinize various factors influencing the utilization of health insurance among individuals undergoing treatment for HIV/AIDS at the Thu Duc City Health Center in the year 2023. Subjects and Research Methods: Employing a cross-sectional design, this study integrates both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Results: In the preceding 12 months, the frequency of health insurance utilization was as follows: 76.1% utilized insurance in all medical visits, 11.3% partially utilized insurance, 11.8% exclusively used insurance during HIV-related visits, and 0.8% cited other reasons. Factors significantly associated with health insurance utilization in the past 12 months among individuals with HIV/AIDS (p < 0.05) encompassed age group, ethnicity, marital status, cohabitation status, employment tenure, average income, living conditions, clinical stage, knowledge, and attitudes of HIV/AIDS individuals toward health insurance. Conclusion: Enhancing communication regarding health insurance procurement procedures and elucidating the advantages of obtaining health insurance holds paramount importance in supporting individuals with HIV/AIDS.