Spatio-temporal patterns and determinants of persistent catastrophic health expenditure in China: evidence from the China Family Panel Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The escalating out-of-pocket medical expenses pose a significant threat to the financial stability of households worldwide. Identifying persistent catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) is imperative for alleviating medical-related economic difficulties. This study comprehensively investigated the spatio-temporal dynamics and key determinants of persistent CHE in China across the 2012-2020 period.

Methods

This longitudinal quantitative study leveraged data from five waves of the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), conducted biennially from 2012 to 2020. Variables pertaining to the incidence, depth, and duration of CHE were scrutinized, with covariates informed by the Andersen health service utilization model, including predisposing, enabling, and need factors. Spati

SUBMITTER: Zhou MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12711740 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature