Facing the urban-rural gap in patients with chronic kidney disease: Evidence from inpatients with urban or rural medical insurance in central China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In view of the irreversible pathology of progressive exacerbation, the societal burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing along with the rise in total health expenditure. Meanwhile, disparities remain among urban and rural citizens with different types of health insurance. This study aimed to assess the socioeconomic disparities between hospitalized CKD patients in urban and rural areas.

Method

A total of 501 CKD inpatients with urban or rural medical insurance (UMI or RMI, respectively) were selected from the top six tertiary hospitals in Wuhan. Demographic and socioeconomic data were collected as influencing factors. Data evaluation was performed using univariate and multivariate analyses.

Result

Socioeconomic characteristics showed differences

SUBMITTER: Min R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6312298 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature