Gender differences in response to medical red packets (Hongbao, monetary gifts): a questionnaire study on young doctors in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The acceptance of informal payments by doctors is usually viewed as unethical behavior. However, in China, such behavior is a common practice. In this study, we focus on the gender differences in accepting red packets (informal payments) by young doctors in China.

Methods

A total of 413 young doctors were selected for the study, all of whom were grouped by gender. The questionnaire was designed to include general demographic characteristics, whether they had ever been offered red packets, whether they had ever accepted red packets, the reasons for accepting red packets and so on. Wilcoxon rank-sum test, Pearson's chi-squared test, univariable and multi-variable logistic regressions were used for all analyses by Stata 17.0 SE and p-value < 0.05 was considered stati

SUBMITTER: Yuan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9019946 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature