Differences in regional distribution and inequality in health-resource allocation at hospital and primary health centre levels: a longitudinal study in Shanghai, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To analyse differences in regional distribution and inequality in health-resource allocation at the hospital and primary health centre (PHC) levels in Shanghai over 7 years.

Design

A longitudinal survey using 2010-2016 data, which were collected for analysis.

Setting

The study was conducted at the hospital and PHC levels in Shanghai, China.

Outcome measures

Ten health-resource indicators were used to measure health-resource distribution at the hospital and PHC levels. In addition, the Theil Index was calculated to measure inequality in health-resource allocation.

Results

All quantities of healthcare resources per 1000 people in hospitals and PHCs increased across Shanghai districts from 2010 to 2016. Relative to suburban districts, the central

SUBMITTER: Dong E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7371131 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature