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RMJ. 2024; 49(1): 153-156


Assess the awareness of governmental health insurance programs among the general public

Shiekh Kashif Rahim, Iffat Naiyar, Misbah Ul Hassan Ghani, Nasim Ilyas, Muddasar Pervaiz, Nadia Zohair.


Abstract
Objective: To assess the awareness of governmental health insurance programs among the public.
Methodology: It was a descriptive prospective questionnaire-based study, conducted from 1st June 2022 to 31st December 2022. Individuals from waiting areas of metro bus stations were recruited in the study. Data was entered on Google Sheets and MS Excel was used to produce tabular and graphical presentations of data.
Results: Our study showed the following demographic data; 46% young people, 62% having residence in urban areas, 78% males, less than 2% transgender, 84% lack personal or family house. The awareness level showed the following: 78% heard about Sehat Sahulat Program (SSP), 61% had social media as a source of information, 88% had misconceptions regarding eligibility criteria, 72% hadn't used SSP, more than 50% not had an idea about treatment expenses coverage and 48% considered form B to register newborn.
Conclusion: Respondents predominantly consisted of middle-aged males belonging to upper-middle-class socioeconomic groups. The overwhelming majority (89%) had heard of this initiative however, only 23% were aware of its method of utilization and benefits.

Key words: Pakistan, healthcare, insurance, Sehat Sahulat Program, disease.


 
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Rahim SK, Naiyar I, Ghani MUH, Ilyas N, Pervaiz M, Zohair N. Assess the awareness of governmental health insurance programs among the general public. RMJ. 2024; 49(1): 153-156.


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Rahim SK, Naiyar I, Ghani MUH, Ilyas N, Pervaiz M, Zohair N. Assess the awareness of governmental health insurance programs among the general public. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=158750 [Access: September 12, 2024].


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Rahim SK, Naiyar I, Ghani MUH, Ilyas N, Pervaiz M, Zohair N. Assess the awareness of governmental health insurance programs among the general public. RMJ. 2024; 49(1): 153-156.



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Rahim SK, Naiyar I, Ghani MUH, Ilyas N, Pervaiz M, Zohair N. Assess the awareness of governmental health insurance programs among the general public. RMJ. (2024), [cited September 12, 2024]; 49(1): 153-156.



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Rahim, S. K., Naiyar, . I., Ghani, . M. U. H., Ilyas, . N., Pervaiz, . M. & Zohair, . N. (2024) Assess the awareness of governmental health insurance programs among the general public. RMJ, 49 (1), 153-156.



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Rahim, Shiekh Kashif, Iffat Naiyar, Misbah Ul Hassan Ghani, Nasim Ilyas, Muddasar Pervaiz, and Nadia Zohair. 2024. Assess the awareness of governmental health insurance programs among the general public. Rawal Medical Journal, 49 (1), 153-156.



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Rahim, Shiekh Kashif, Iffat Naiyar, Misbah Ul Hassan Ghani, Nasim Ilyas, Muddasar Pervaiz, and Nadia Zohair. "Assess the awareness of governmental health insurance programs among the general public." Rawal Medical Journal 49 (2024), 153-156.



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Rahim, Shiekh Kashif, Iffat Naiyar, Misbah Ul Hassan Ghani, Nasim Ilyas, Muddasar Pervaiz, and Nadia Zohair. "Assess the awareness of governmental health insurance programs among the general public." Rawal Medical Journal 49.1 (2024), 153-156. Print.



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Rahim, S. K., Naiyar, . I., Ghani, . M. U. H., Ilyas, . N., Pervaiz, . M. & Zohair, . N. (2024) Assess the awareness of governmental health insurance programs among the general public. Rawal Medical Journal, 49 (1), 153-156.