ArticleBMC public health2025
Administrative perspectives on the implementation and sustainability of state-supported health insurance schemes in Nigeria: a descriptive qualitative study.
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backgroundSince the state-supported health insurance schemes (SSHIS) began in Nigeria, the perspectives of implementers and other administrative actors have been under-documented in the program evaluations. Bridging this information gap is crucial to addressing the challenges impeding the scheme's impact. This study, therefore, investigated the administrative stakeholders' perspective on the implementation and sustainability of the SSHIS in Nigeria.
methodsThis study adopted a descriptive qualitative case study design and was conducted in six Nigerian states with functional SSHIS, each representing one of the country's six geo-political zones: Cross River (South-South), Enugu (South-East), Oyo (Southwest), Kwara (North-Central), Sokoto (Northwest) and Taraba (Northeast). Participants were SSHIS state officials, public and private healthcare providers, and ward committee members purposely selected for their knowledge and experience with the schemes. Thirty key informant interviews (KII) were conducted among these stakeholders, exploring the design, successes, challenges, and personal recommendations relating to the SSHIS operation in their states. Thematic data analysis was conducted using NVIVO version 11.
resultsAcross the six states, the SSHIS had an adaptive design, covering formal, informal, and low-income vulnerable populations. Emerging themes describing the scheme's impacts included improved state health indices, health infrastructure, care access equity, and health financing systems. Challenges to the SSHIS's coverage and sustainability included low public awareness, inefficient governmental processes, insufficient funding/inflation, manpower shortages, and environmental insecurity. Participants suggested intensifying community engagement and revising funding and reimbursement policies to overcome these challenges.
conclusionAdministrators highlighted crucial policy actions to enhance the SSHIS's impact in Nigeria toward universal health coverage. Future studies may investigate the identified challenges and test the effectiveness of the proposed solutions.
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