Access to Care in Post-Economic Reform Rural China: Results from a 1994 Cross-Sectional Survey

1996 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leiyu Shi
Keyword(s):  
Access To Care ◽  
Economic Reform ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Assessing Early Access to Care and Child Survival during a Health System Strengthening Intervention in Mali: A Repeated Cross Sectional Survey

PLoS ONE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. e81304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ari D. Johnson ◽  
Dana R. Thomson ◽  
Sidney Atwood ◽  
Ian Alley ◽  
Jessica L. Beckerman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Access To Care ◽  
Child Survival ◽  
Health System Strengthening ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Access

scholarly journals Why Patients with Chronic Disease Keep Silent? Analysis of Item Nonresponse in Rural China

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiqing MAO ◽  
Zhanchun FENG ◽  
Shangfeng TANG ◽  
Tailai WU ◽  
Ruoxi WANG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Rural China ◽  
School Education ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Item Nonresponse ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Government

Background: This study aimed to identify the characteristics of item nonresponse and examine the factors affecting the refusal or failure to respond of patients with chronic disease in rural China. Methods: A cross-sectional survey data from patients with chronic disease from rural China were analyzed. A total of 1,099 patients were enrolled. Chi-square test and cumulative logistic regression determined the predictors of having item nonresponse. Results: The respondents in central provinces (OR = 2.311, 95%CI = 0.532~1.144, P < 0.001) with over eight household members (OR = 0.067, 95%CI = -1.632~-0.349, P = 0.002), multiple chronic diseases (OR = 0.301, 95%CI = -1.673~-0.727, P < 0.001), and low health knowledge level (OR = 2.112, 95%CI = 0.405~1.090, P < 0.001) had more item nonresponse numbers. Compared with the participants with high school education level and above, the item nonresponse number seemed to increase when the participants were illiterate (OR = 2.159, 95%CI = 0.254~1.285, P = 0.003), had primary school education (OR = 2.161, 95%CI = 0.249~1.294, P = 0.004) and junior school education (OR = 2.070, 95%CI = 0.160~1.296, P = 0.012). Conclusion: This study indicates the influencing factors of the item nonresponse in survey of patients with chronic disease in rural China. This study contributes to investigation practice and highlights that health institutions should improve the quality of follow-up services. Moreover, the government should pay more attention to the care of vulnerable groups, especially patients with chronic disease in rural areas.

scholarly journals Access to Care for Homeless Veterans During Disasters

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 215013271881538
Author(s):  
Alicia R. Gable ◽  
Claudia Der-Martirosian ◽  
Aram Dobalian
Keyword(s):  
Access To Care ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Department Of Veterans Affairs ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medicaid Coverage ◽  
Homeless Veterans ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Medical Facilities ◽  
The Us

Introduction: Since 1970, natural disasters have led to both temporary and permanent closures of multiple medical centers and outpatient clinics at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) nationwide. Access to care during such events is critical for vulnerable populations, especially homeless veterans. As such, facility closures may disproportionately affect homeless veteran patients who are both more likely to experience adverse effects from disasters and face multiple barriers to care. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was administered to a probability sample of 2000 homeless VA patients living in and receiving VA health care in the Northeast United States. The survey was completed by 383 respondents (20% adjusted response rate). This pilot study examines predictors of difficulty accessing care in the event that the VA facility that homeless VA patients routinely use is forced to close because of a natural disaster. Results: In a multivariate logistic regression, homeless VA patients who had Medicaid were less likely (OR 0.38; 95% CI: 0.18-0.78; P < .01) to report that they would have difficulty obtaining care elsewhere if their normal VA facility was closed in a future natural disaster. Conclusions: Findings suggest that Medicaid coverage has the potential to facilitate access to care for homeless veteran VA patients during disasters. Policy changes that decrease Medicaid coverage could limit access to care for homeless veterans during closures of VA medical facilities.

Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents in Urban and Rural China

2005 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 435-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Therese Hesketh ◽  
Qu Jian Ding
Keyword(s):  
Help Seeking ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Worth Living ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age Range

The goal was to assess rates of anxiety and depression in adolescents in two areas of Zhejiang Province, China. A cross-sectional survey was carried-out using a self-report questionnaire developed for this study. Participants were middle school students (age range 13–16 years) in an urban and a rural setting. There were 1576 completed questionnaires. Symptoms of anxiety sufficient to interfere with enjoyment of life, relaxation, and sleep were common (48%, 40%, and 27%, respectively). School-related problems were the predominant sources of worry. One third reported a history of depression, 16% had at times felt life was not worth living, and 9% reported that they had attempted suicide. Girls were more likely to report symptoms of depression. Patterns of help-seeking showed reliance on friends and parents; only 1% had sought professional help. There were no significant differences in anxiety and depression between one-child and multisibling families.

scholarly journals Public perceptions and experiences of the minor ailment service in community pharmacy in Scotland

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 2152
Author(s):  
Lee Boag ◽  
Katie Maclure ◽  
Anne Boyter ◽  
Scott Cunningham ◽  
Gazala Akram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Access To Care ◽  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Minor Ailment ◽  
Return Envelope

Background: The Minor Ailment Service (MAS) in Scottish community pharmacy allows eligible people to gain improved access to care by providing free treatment for self-limiting conditions. Objective: To determine the perceptions and experiences of individuals using MAS and to quantify the potential impact on usage of other healthcare services. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted of patients accessing MAS across Scotland during June and July 2018. Questionnaire items included reasons for choosing treatment through MAS, which other services they may have accessed had MAS not been available, experiences of consultation, overall satisfaction, and perceived effectiveness of treatment. Those accessing MAS were given a study pack including an information sheet, pre-piloted questionnaire, and pre-paid return envelope. Participants had the option to consent to an optional one-week follow up questionnaire that focused on perceived effectiveness of treatment after seven days and any further access to healthcare services such as general practice, emergency departments or repeat pharmacy visits.  Results: There were 1,121 respondents to the initial questionnaire. Most reported ‘convenient Location’ as the main reason for their access to community pharmacy (n=748; 67.1%). If MAS had not been available, 59% (n=655) of participants reported that they would have accessed general practice for treatment of their minor ailment. Experience of consultations was also rated highly with all ten outcome measures scoring ‘Excellent’ overall. Satisfaction was reported positively with most participants reporting full satisfaction with the overall experience (n=960; 87.2%). At one-week follow up, 327 participants responded, over 85% (n=281) did not require further access to care to treat their minor ailment and 99.7% (n=326) said they would use MAS again.  Conclusions: Positive perceptions and experiences of those using MAS demonstrate a highly regarded service in terms of satisfaction and experience of consultation. The capacity for MAS to impact on the use of higher-cost healthcare services is evidenced through the number of participants who reported these services as a point of access to care should community pharmacy not be available. This national evaluation demonstrates MAS to be a positively experienced service and outlines the factors determining access for treatment of minor ailments.

scholarly journals Micronutrient deficiencies and developmental delays among infants: evidence from a cross-sectional survey in rural China

BMJ Open ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. e008400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renfu Luo ◽  
Yaojiang Shi ◽  
Huan Zhou ◽  
Ai Yue ◽  
Linxiu Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Delays ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Work and income changes after cancer in rural China: A cross‐sectional survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (18) ◽  
pp. 7859-7868 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingzhu Su ◽  
Nan Zhang ◽  
Yuanchu Cai ◽  
Jialin Wang ◽  
Roger Anderson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural China ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
After Cancer
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