Examining the cost of outpatient care for female patients: insights from private healthcare services

This study presents key components of OPD services and the cost-related unmet healthcare needs among female respondents. Addressing these concerns, targeted price structuring can help healthcare providers to improve healthcare utilisation and deliver cost-effective OPD services. Moreover, expanding the implementation of such measures at the national and global level of healthcare system would strengthen progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage, aiming for equitable access without financial hardship.