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Understanding consumers' preferences and decision to enrol in community-based health insurance in rural West Africa

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  • De Allegri, Manuela
  • Sanon, Mamadou
  • Bridges, John
  • Sauerborn, Rainer

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  • De Allegri, Manuela & Sanon, Mamadou & Bridges, John & Sauerborn, Rainer, 2006. "Understanding consumers' preferences and decision to enrol in community-based health insurance in rural West Africa," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 76(1), pages 58-71, March.
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