Table 2 Out-of-pocket payment for outpatient asthma-related care in the previous one month (N = 1003)
Mean (MYR) (%) | SE (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
Total monthly direct cost | 22.33 | 4.41 (13.67-31.00) |
Outpatient clinic visit (s) | 3.94 (17.65%) | 0.63 (2.71–5.17) |
Prescribed asthma medication(s) | 1.68 (7.53%) | 0.40 (0.90–2.47) |
Over-the-counter asthma medication(s) | 1.59 (7.12%) | 0.31 (0.97–2.21) |
Devices for asthma | 0.32 (1.43%) | 0.06 (5.87–6.88) |
Transportation | 6.37 (28.52%) | 0.26 (5.87–6.88) |
CAM for asthma | 8.43 (37.75%) | 4.28 (0.03–16.82) |