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March 12, 2026Journal of African Economies0 citations

Poverty's Impact on Quality of Healthcare in Africa

Poverty and Quality of Healthcare in Africa

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MAMusiliu Adeolu AdewoleOSOlayemi O Simon-Oke

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Investigates how poverty affects healthcare quality in African countries, highlighting implications for health and economic outcomes.

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  • This study aims to explore the relationship between poverty and the quality of healthcare services in Africa.
  • Analyzed wave 9 Afrobarometer survey data covering 39 countries
  • Employed OLS estimation method for analysis
  • Examined various quality indicators such as medical supplies, staff presence, and waiting times
  • Controlled for social desirability bias and included multiple variables
  • Significant correlation identified between poverty status and healthcare quality
  • Poor individuals reported inadequate medical supplies and longer waiting times
  • Quality of facilities and respect from medical staff were also affected by poverty
  • Effect of poverty varied based on contact with public healthcare facilities
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Adewole et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b257fc96eeacc4fcec722bhttps://doi.org/10.1093/jae/ejaf010
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