Understanding the concept of health insurance: An innovative social marketing tool

Authors

  • David Ayobami Adewole University of Cape Town, South Africa and University of Ibadan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.739

Keywords:

Health insurance, innovative tool, social marketing, information-education-communication

Abstract

Health insurance scheme is relatively new in many low to middle income countries. Awareness about and knowledge of the scheme is poor among potential beneficiaries. There are some misconceptions associated with health insurance, which contributes to its low acceptance in affected nations. The aim of this work is to present an information-education and communication concept that will serve as a social marketing tool that could enhance peoples’ understanding of the modus operandi of health insurance scheme, and as well as to demystify superstitious belief associated with it. This will contribute to a better understanding of the scheme among the people and enhance its uptake.

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Published

11-07-2018

How to Cite

Adewole, D. A. (2018). Understanding the concept of health insurance: An innovative social marketing tool. Journal of Public Health in Africa, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.739

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