Patient willingness to pay and preference for cervical cancer treatments among middle- and low-income populations in Xinjiang.

ABSTRACT: Cervical cancer remains a significant public health issue in underdeveloped regions like Xinjiang, Western China, where health literacy is low and economic disparities are prominent. While previous studies have focused on preventive measures, there is limited research on the willingness to pay (WTP) for cervical cancer treatments. This study aimed to assess patient preferences and WTP from patient perspective for quality of life improvement, unadjusted life-year extension, and targeted and immunotherapy drugs among cervical cancer patients in Xinjiang. A face-to-face survey was conducted using the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) and Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) to evaluate WTP for cervical cancer treatments. The CVM assessed patients' WTP for two scenarios: living in perfect health f

SUBMITTER: Zhu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12370612 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature