Factors and key problems influencing insured's poor perceptions of convenience of basic medical insurance: a mixed methods research of a northern city in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to explore the factors that affect insured's perceptions of convenience of the basic medical insurance (PCBMI) in Harbin, China and to diagnose the key problems to further propose corresponding measures. The findings provide evidence-based support for the reform of convenience of the basic medical insurance system (BMIS) and the cultivation of public literacy.

Methods

We adopted a mixed methods design composing a multivariate regression model using the data from a cross-sectional questionnaire survey (n = 1045) of residents who were enrolled for BMIS in Harbin to identify the factors influencing the PCBMI. A quota sampling method was further adopted. Semi-structured interviews were then conducted with 30 important information providers selected by

SUBMITTER: Wang P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10240473 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature