Examining the Impact of Health Insurance and Socioeconomic Factors on Children's Hospitalization in Indonesia: An Empirical Analysis

Abstract

The purpose of the present research is to study the impact of healthcare and insurance on the health of Indonesian youth. This study uses logistic regression, which is a statistical analysis method that can examine the relationships between variables and predict outcomes. The study was conducted through a national household survey (SUSENAS 2020), which is a data collection method that gathers information from individuals within a household. The study found that children without health insurance were significantly more likely to be hospitalized than those with insurance. Private insurance and employer-sponsored insurance were not found to significantly reduce hospitalization frequency. Other significant factors affecting children's health included age, sex, parent's education, smoking behavior, and house location. The results showed that older children were generally healthier, children of well-educated and non-smoking parents were less likely to be hospitalized, and those living in urban areas had a higher likelihood of hospitalization than those in rural areas. The study emphasizes the importance of improving access to health insurance and promoting parental education and non-smoking behavior to enhance children's overall health. Neglecting these issues could pose significant challenges for the future, given that the current young generation will eventually become the nation's leaders.