| Abstract: | The purpose of this research is to assess the impact of community-based health insurance on health service utilization in East Gojjam Zone, Aneded Woreda. The study attempts to: examine the major factors that help establish the scheme in this Woreda; assess client satisfaction on the services provided by the scheme; assess the overall systems of the scheme; and examine the attitudes of households towards the scheme. The researcher used cross-sectional research design and qualitative methods. The qualitative data analyzed through descriptive method of analysis that was collected through interview. The quantitative data, which was obtained through questionnaire, is analyzed in percentages, tables and frequencies. The data was collected from 30 respondents who are members of the scheme in Aneded woreda, specifically kebele 01, and Wonganflam kebele and three key informants from different offices. Finally, the researcher summarized the findings and suggested possible solutions. |
