EFFECT OF UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE POLICIES ON HEALTHCARE ACCESS IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE

Table of Contents

 

Title Page

 

Abstract

 

Chapter One: Introduction

 

1.1 Background to the Study

 

1.2 Statement of the Problem

 

1.3 Objectives of the Study

 

1.4 Research Questions

 

1.5 Research Hypothesis

 

1.6 Significance of the Study

 

1.7 Scope of the Study

 

1.8 Limitations of the Study

 

1.9 Organization of the Study

 

1.10 Definition of Terms

 

References

 

Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature

 

2.1 Introduction

 

2.2 Theoretical Review

 

2.2.1 Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Services Use

 

2.2.2 Grossman's Health Demand Theory

 

2.2.3 Social Determinants of Health Theory

 

2.3 Conceptual Review

 

2.3.1 Concept of Universal Health Coverage

 

2.3.2 Concept of Universal Health Coverage Policies in Nigeria

 

2.3.3 Healthcare Access

 

2.3.4 Health Insurance and Financial Protection

 

2.3.5 Basic Health Care Provision Fund and UHC

 

2.3.6 Primary Healthcare and Universal Health Coverage

 

2.3.7 UHC Policies and Healthcare Affordability

 

2.3.8 UHC Policies and Availability of Healthcare Services

 

2.3.9 UHC Policies and Healthcare Utilization

 

2.3.10 Challenges of Implementing UHC Policies in Nigeria

 

2.4 Empirical Review

 

References

 

Chapter Three: Research Methodology

 

3.1 Introduction

 

3.2 Research Design

 

3.3 Population of the Study

 

3.4 Sample Size Determination

 

3.5 Sampling Technique

 

3.6 Sources of Data

 

3.7 Research Instruments

 

3.8 Validity of the Research Instrument

 

3.9 Reliability of the Research Instrument

 

3.10 Method of Data Collection

 

3.11 Method of Data Analysis

 

3.12 Ethical Considerations

 

3.13 Limitations of the Methodology

 

Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Interpretation

 

4.1 Introduction

 

4.2 Response Rate

 

4.3 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents

 

4.4 Analysis of Research Questions

 

4.4.1 Research Question One: Extent of Implementation of Universal Health Coverage Policies

 

4.4.2 Research Question Two: Effect of Universal Health Coverage Policies on Healthcare Access

 

4.4.3 Research Question Three: Challenges Affecting the Implementation of Universal Health Coverage Policies

 

4.5 Test of Hypotheses

 

4.6 Discussion of Findings

 

4.7 Summary of Findings

 

Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

 

5.1 Introduction

 

5.2 Summary of the Study

 

5.3 Summary of Major Findings

 

5.4 Conclusion

 

5.5 Recommendations

 

5.6 Implications of the Study

 

5.7 Contributions to Knowledge

 

5.8 Suggestions for Further Research

 

5.9 Limitations of the Study

 

5.10 Conclusion

 

Questionnaire

 

Section A: Demographic Characteristics of Respondents

 

Section B: Extent of Implementation of Universal Health Coverage Policies

 

Section C: Effect of Universal Health Coverage Policies on Healthcare Access

 

Section D: Challenges Affecting the Implementation of Universal Health Coverage Policies