Do Rural Residents in China Understand EQ-5D-5L as Intended? Evidence From a Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The 5-level EQ-5D (EQ-5D-5L) has been increasingly used in China to measure the health status of the general population and patients. However, its content validity among rural residents in China has not been formally evaluated. This qualitative study aims to assess the content validity of EQ-5D-5L among rural Chinese.

Methods

Participants were recruited from four regions (North, South, East and West) across China. Eligible participants were those living in the rural area in last three years and making a living by agricultural operations. Semi-structured interviews were conducted. Interview transcripts were analysed to assess the comprehensibility, relevance, clarity and comprehensiveness.

Results

Sixty-two participants were included, comparable to the natio

SUBMITTER: Yang F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7895880 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature