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ArticleBMJ open2017

Cross-sectional study of factors associated with community health centre use in a recently urbanised community in Chengdu, China.

Danping Liu, Hongdao Meng, Debra Dobbs, Kyaien O Conner, Kathryn Hyer, Ningxiu Li, Xiaohui Ren, Bo Gao

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Danping LiuDepartment of Health and Social Behavior, School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Hongdao MengSchool of Aging Studies, College of Behavioral & Community Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
Debra DobbsSchool of Aging Studies, College of Behavioral & Community Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
Kyaien O ConnerDepartment of Mental Health Law & Policy, College of Behavioral & Community Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
Kathryn HyerSchool of Aging Studies, College of Behavioral & Community Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
Ningxiu LiDepartment of Health and Social Behavior, School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Xiaohui RenDepartment of Health and Social Behavior, School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Bo GaoDepartment of Health and Social Behavior, School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.

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Abstract

objectivesPublic investment in community health centres (CHCs) has been increasing as a response to rapid urbanisation in China. The objectives of this study were: (1) to examine factors associated with CHC use among residents from a recently urbanised community in western China and (2) to describe satisfaction with CHC among users.

designCross-sectional design.

settingA community recently converted to urban status with a newly constructed CHC in Southwest China.

participantsA random sample of 2259 adults in the Hezuo community in Chengdu, China, completed the survey in 2013. OUTCOME MEASURES: Trained staff interviewed study participants in their homes using structured questionnaires. The survey included questions regarding sociodemographics, health status, access to and usage of healthcare, health behaviours and CHC use. The Andersen's behavioural model of health service use was used to guide multivariable logistic regression modelling in identifying predisposing, enabling and need factors associated with the likelihood of using CHC. Descriptive statistics were used to describe residents' satisfaction with the CHC.

resultsA total of 71.8% of the respondents reported using the CHC during the past year. Factors influencing adults' CHC use included: gender, marital status, education level and knowledge of one's blood pressure (predisposing factors); annual household per capita income and walking time to the CHC (enabling factors) and self-rated health as well as physical activities (need factors). CHC users reported modest satisfaction across various aspects of the CHC.

conclusionsNeighbourhood CHC in urban areas provides important services to these residents living in a recently urbanised community. All three categories of factors in the Andersen model help explain the likelihood of CHC use. There is much room for improvement in CHC to enhance customer satisfaction. Future research is needed to improve access to CHCs and promote their use in urbanised populations with low to modest education.

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AdultAge FactorsChinaCommunity Health CentersCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth BehaviorHealth Services AccessibilityHealth StatusHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPatient SatisfactionSex FactorsSocioeconomic Factorsaccess to health carehealth servicessatisfactionurbanization

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PMCPMC5541612

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