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. 2024 Apr 5;24:432. doi: 10.1186/s12913-024-10815-5

Table 5.

Data, methods and covariates used in studies that reported adjusted results

Methods Studies (N = 17)
n %
Data sources used
 Publicly available datasets e.g., DHS, MICs 14 82.4
 Study specific surveys 3 17.6
Statistical methods used
 Propensity Score Analysis/Propensity Score Matching 10 58.8
 Difference In Difference 2 11.8
 Regression discontinuity design 1 5.9
 Others 4 23.5
Effect measures
 Average Treatment Effect 8 47.1
 Average Treatment Effect on the Treated 6 35.3
 Marginal effects 1 5.9
 Odds ratios 1 5.9
 Absolute risk difference 1 5.9
Self-selection adjustment
 Yes 17 100.0
Reference group
 Uninsured/ before insurance 17 100.0
Covariates
Demographic characteristics of the womana
 Education 13 76.5
  Age 13 76.5
 Marital status 10 58.8
 Employment status 8 47.1
 Parity/number of children 6 35.3
  Religion 5 29.4
  Ethnicity 2 11.8
Household characteristicsa
 Wealth status 13 76.5
 Exposure to media 6 35.3
 Education status of the household head 6 35.3
 Household size 5 29.4
 Age of household head 2 11.8
 Sex of household head 2 11.8
Partner demographics
 Partner's employment status 1 5.9
 Partner education 1 5.9
Community characteristicsa
 Place of residence (rural/urban) 10 58.8
 Geographical location 5 29.4
 Distance to the health facility 3 17.6
Perceptions
 Distance to health facility perceived as a difficulty 1 5.9
 Quality of care 1 5.9
 Insurance coverage 1 5.9

aOnly methods used by more than one study were included in this table