Economic costs and health-related quality of life for hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) patients in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness in China that mainly affects infants and children. The objective of this study is to assess the economic cost and health-related quality of life associated with HFMD in China.

Method

A telephone survey of caregivers were conducted in 31 provinces across China. Caregivers of laboratory-confirmed HFMD patients who were registered in the national HFMD enhanced surveillance database during 2012-2013 were invited to participate in the survey. Total costs included direct medical costs (outpatient care, inpatient care and self-medication), direct non-medical costs (transportation, nutrition, accommodation and nursery), and indirect costs for lost income associated with caregiving. Health utility weights elicited usi

SUBMITTER: Zheng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5608208 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature