Patient preferences and attitudes towards first choice medical services in Shenzhen, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to explore the characteristics of Shenzhen residents' preferences and influencing factors regarding their first choice of medical institution at various medical levels, and to understand their attitudes towards community health services.

Design

Cross-sectional survey.

Participants

A total of 1612 participants at least 18 years of age were randomly sampled with stratification among 10 districts in Shenzhen. Data were gathered through a self-designed questionnaire. The effective questionnaire response rate was 93.05%. All patients participated in the study voluntarily, provided written informed consent and were able to complete the questionnaire.

Main outcome measures

We measured and compared the participants' expected and actual prefer

SUBMITTER: Zhao X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9174822 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature