Effect of Out of Pocket Cost on Following Mammography Screening

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  • Shaiq Hussain, Pirya Nangdev, Bhagwan Das, Kailash Kumar Daseja, Sushma Qadir, Aneel Kumar

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https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs221610204

Abstract

Aim: To analyze the effect of out of pocket cost on subsequent mammography screening.

Study design: Retrospective observational study

Place and duration of study: Department of Radiology, Pir Abdul Qadir Shah Jeelani Institute of Medical Sciences, Gambat from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022.

Methodology: One hundred female patients having ages 40-65 years with health insurances were followed from their baseline mammography screening up to their 12-36 months screening was enrolled. The clinical recorded, adjusted clinical group and other related information were documents.

Results: 69% supported by a low deductible health policy while 31% were supported with a high deductible health policy The Adjusted Clinical Group score showed 74% within 0.3 scoring. For baseline mammography a decreased by 3.4% up to 12-24 months time was noticed.

Conclusion: Out pocket cost has a significant effect of decreasing patient’s number for subsequent mammography screening.

Keywords: Breast carcinoma, Mammography, Screening

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Shaiq Hussain, Pirya Nangdev, Bhagwan Das, Kailash Kumar Daseja, Sushma Qadir, Aneel Kumar. (2022). Effect of Out of Pocket Cost on Following Mammography Screening. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 16(10), 204. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs221610204

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Vol. 16 No. 10 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences

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