| ID | 092527 |
| Title Proper | Community health service centers in China, not always trusted by the populations they serve? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Yang, Yansui ; Yang, Dan |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Based on the idea that healthcare needs to be managed by individuals and that basic health services should be provided by the community, this paper examines the factors that impact urban outpatients' preferences for particular community health service centers (CHSCs) and hospitals. Rational consumption of healthcare is influenced by a patient's beliefs, beyond simple demographics and social structure. Ignorance of basic health issues leads to non-rational patient behavior, which also explains the confusion in Chinese health reform regarding people's mistrust of CHSCs. Health education in the form of self-managed care may increase personal health knowledge and encourage individuals to make use of the basic health services that are supplied by CHSCs. |
| `In' analytical Note | China Economic Review Vol. 20, No. 4; Dec 2009: p.620-624 |
| Journal Source | China Economic Review Vol. 20, No. 4; Dec 2009: p.620-624 |
| Key Words | Community Health Service Centers ; Rational Healthcare Consumption Behavior ; Self - Managed Care |