Healthcare utilization patterns and economic burden of animal bites: A cross-sectional study
Objective: To determine the healthcare utilization patterns and estimate the economic burden of animal bites in Golestan province, north part of Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed based on the data of 12 181 animal-bite patients from Golestan province who were referred to the ra...
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doaj-cffc6bbf3da84bb9a20aff3d3f06b7302021-08-09T09:54:55ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Acute Disease2221-61892589-55162021-01-0110414214610.4103/2221-6189.320962Healthcare utilization patterns and economic burden of animal bites: A cross-sectional studyVahid BayAziz RezapourMehdi JafariMohammad Reza MalekiIrvan Masoudi AslObjective: To determine the healthcare utilization patterns and estimate the economic burden of animal bites in Golestan province, north part of Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed based on the data of 12 181 animal-bite patients from Golestan province who were referred to the rabies prophylaxis centers between March 2019 and March 2020. The study was a societal perspective, and all patients were investigated by census method. The micro-costing method with a bottom-up approach as well as the human capital approach were used to estimate the economic burden. Results: In our study, the economic burden caused by animal bites was estimated at $1 383 639 (275 354 672 060 Rials). The largest share of costs was related to direct healthcare costs, direct non-healthcare costs, and indirect costs accouting for 91%, 5%, and 4%, respectively. In addition, the average cost of a animal-bite patient was estimated at $113.5 (22 605 260 Rials) (The average cost of a case in type 2 and 3 exposures was $45 and $412.8, respectively). The largest share of direct healthcare costs was related to immunoglobulin, vaccine, and personnel expenses accounting for 61.3%, 19.8%, and 11.65%, respectively. Conclusions: Our study shows that animal bites in Golestan province, north of Iran impose a high economic burden on the communities, especially the healthcare system, which indicates the need to review management and control programs of animal bites and rabies based on animal-bite patterns of the area.http://www.jadweb.org/article.asp?issn=2221-6189;year=2021;volume=10;issue=4;spage=142;epage=146;aulast=Bayanimal bites; rabies; economic burden |
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Vahid Bay Aziz Rezapour Mehdi Jafari Mohammad Reza Maleki Irvan Masoudi Asl Healthcare utilization patterns and economic burden of animal bites: A cross-sectional study Journal of Acute Disease animal bites; rabies; economic burden |
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Vahid Bay Aziz Rezapour Mehdi Jafari Mohammad Reza Maleki Irvan Masoudi Asl |
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Vahid Bay |
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Healthcare utilization patterns and economic burden of animal bites: A cross-sectional study |
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Healthcare utilization patterns and economic burden of animal bites: A cross-sectional study |
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Healthcare utilization patterns and economic burden of animal bites: A cross-sectional study |
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Healthcare utilization patterns and economic burden of animal bites: A cross-sectional study |
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Healthcare utilization patterns and economic burden of animal bites: A cross-sectional study |
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healthcare utilization patterns and economic burden of animal bites: a cross-sectional study |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Journal of Acute Disease |
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2221-6189 2589-5516 |
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Objective: To determine the healthcare utilization patterns and estimate the economic burden of animal bites in Golestan province, north part of Iran.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed based on the data of 12 181 animal-bite patients from Golestan province who were referred to the rabies prophylaxis centers between March 2019 and March 2020. The study was a societal perspective, and all patients were investigated by census method. The micro-costing method with a bottom-up approach as well as the human capital approach were used to estimate the economic burden.
Results: In our study, the economic burden caused by animal bites was estimated at $1 383 639 (275 354 672 060 Rials). The largest share of costs was related to direct healthcare costs, direct non-healthcare costs, and indirect costs accouting for 91%, 5%, and 4%, respectively. In addition, the average cost of a animal-bite patient was estimated at $113.5 (22 605 260 Rials) (The average cost of a case in type 2 and 3 exposures was $45 and $412.8, respectively). The largest share of direct healthcare costs was related to immunoglobulin, vaccine, and personnel expenses accounting for 61.3%, 19.8%, and 11.65%, respectively.
Conclusions: Our study shows that animal bites in Golestan province, north of Iran impose a high economic burden on the communities, especially the healthcare system, which indicates the need to review management and control programs of animal bites and rabies based on animal-bite patterns of the area. |
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animal bites; rabies; economic burden |
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