Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Santos, Eleila Thadea A. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | The impact of the presence of non-communicable diseases and health expenditures on family resources and activities |
| Date Issued | 24 June 2024 |
| Abstract | This study investigates the financial impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on family resources and activities in the Philippines, focusing on diabetes, hypertension and breast cancer. This study aims to do the following: (1) determine the effects of NCDs on family resources and activities, (2) describe the financial management practice of families with NCD, and (3) identify sources of support that Filipino families have access to that alleviate health-related expenses and challenges. To meet its objectives, this study adopted a qualitative research approach, utlizing criterion-based sampling, surveys and interviews with 16 participants to gather in-depth data on health expenditures and indirect expenses, family communication and decisions on financial matters, and perceived effects of the presence of NCDs and health expenditures for its treatment on family resources and activities (recreational activities, living spaces, food and nutrition, work and education, mental health and well-being). Through thematic analysis, results of this research’s surveys and interviews reveal substantial financial strain, with significant portions of income directed towards medical expenses, adversely affecting other vital family resources such as food, education, recreational activities, living spaces and overall well-being. Six financial challenges were identified: (1) difficulty in budgeting for health expenses, (2) increasing food cost, (3) making extra effort to save enough work leaves for emergencies, (4) feeling overwhelmed with expenses, (5) consuming too much time in applying for and receiving support from the government and (6) no challenges in financing health expenses. Six financial management practices that families of respondents practiced were also identified: (1) considering health expense in budgeting family income, (2) reducing transportation expenses, (3) reducing consumption of utilities, (4) managing food expenses, (5) financing of children’s education a |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Science in Home Economics |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Out-of-Pocket Expenditure; Social networks; Chronic diseases; Financial crisis; Health; Financial Resources; Finance, personal; Health Expenditure; Family Resources; Non-communicable Diseases; Sources of Support; Family Resource Management |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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