Table 4 Mean direct expenditure and lost income while seeking care (US$) at government health centres

Monthly household income

19.8[15.0-24.5]

21.4[11-31.8]

16.5[9.4-23.6]

21.3[14.9-27.7]

Medication prior to visiting HC

0.40[0.34-0.46]

0.44[0.32-0.56]

0.40[0.27-0.52]

0.34[0.30-0.44]

Expense on transport

0.43[0.35-0.50]

0.43[0.18-0.69]

0.39[0.26-0.52]

0.44[0.34-0.54]

Out-of-pocket (other non-medical) expense

0.20[0.11-0.29]

0.30[0.06-0.66]

0.13[0.03-0.22]

0.23[0.12-0.34]

Opportunity cost (travel and waiting)

1.59[1.53-1.66]

0.80[0.71-0.94]*

1.45[1.35-1.50]

1.68[1.57-1.79]