The action logic of the older adults about health-seeking in South Rural China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Chinese government has invested significant resources to build many rural healthcare stations. However, in the face of convenient medical paths and accessible medical resources, the utilization rate of health services for older adults in rural areas is surprisingly low. This study explored why health-seeking behavior among older adults in rural China was not active.

Methods

Data were collected through participatory rural appraisal (PRA) with 108 participants in 12 villages in southern China. Daily schedule and social and resource mapping were employed to outline the range of activities and the routine of the older adults, as well as in-depth interviews to understand the logic of their healthcare choices. Data collected were analyzed by content analysis.

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SUBMITTER: Lin J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10714459 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature