Impact of Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram on Out-of-pocket Expenditure among Urban Slum Dwellers in Northern India.
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2014-06
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Objective: To assess the impact of Janani Shishu Suraksha Karayakaram (JSSK) on outof-
pocket expenditure during perinatal period in an urban slum area of Chandigarh, India.
Methods: Data on out-of-pocket expenditure were collected retrospectively from 425
women who gave birth during June 2010 to June 2012. Results: Out-of-pocket expenditure
for delivery decreased from Rs. 5342 to Rs. 3565 between pre and post-intervention period.
There was no significant difference in catastrophic health expenditures between pre-JSSK
(21.2%) and post-JSSK (15.6%) periods (P=0.15). Conclusion: Strengthening of
implementation of JSSK is required to ensure universal access for natal care.
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Cash transfer, Economic evaluation, Neonate
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Tripathi Neetu, Saini Sushma Kumari, Prinja Shankar. Impact of Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram on Out-of-pocket Expenditure among Urban Slum Dwellers in Northern India. Indian Pediatrics. 2014 June; 51(6): 475-477.