Do Minh Ngo, An Thi Binh Nguyen, Hanh Duc Nguyen, Hau Van Hoang
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Abstract
Abstract: Drug-resistant tuberculosis remains a major global public health challenge due to its complex treatment regimens and prolonged treatment duration. Drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment requires more expensive second-line medications, intensive monitoring, and longer hospitalization, resulting in substantially higher healthcare costs. Vietnam is one of 30 countries with a high burden of tuberculosis and drug-resistant tuberculosis.
Objective: This study aims to investigate direct medical costs and associated factors of the costs in drug-resistant tuberculosis inpatients.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted at the National Lung Hospital. Medical and financial data of 629 inpatients with drug-resistant tuberculosis inpatients who discharged from the hospital from January 1st to December 31st, 2024, were collected.
Results: The median of total inpatient treatment cost for a hospital stay was $707.2, and costs of drugs and intravenous fluids accounted for the highest proportion (38%) of total costs. Length of stays, number of comorbidities, and age were independent predictors of increased the direct medical costs of drug-resistant tuberculosis inpatients.
Conclusions: Treatment costs for DR-TB in Vietnam remain high, highlighting the need for targeted financial support for vulnerable patients.
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