ArticleBMC geriatrics2022
Seeking medical services among rural empty-nest elderly in China: a qualitative study.
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- Older adults' experiences of health seeking in rural areas in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review of qualitative studies.Health policy and planning · 2026Pooled it
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- The action logic of the older adults about health-seeking in South Rural China.BMC public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe number of empty-nest elderly in China is rapidly increasing. Empty-nest elderly could not receive adequate daily care, economic support and spiritual consolation from their children. Rural empty-nest elderly are facing more serious health challenges than those in urban areas.
objectiveThis study aimed to understand the experiences of rural empty-nest elderly in seeking medical services in China.
methodsThe method of inductive content analysis was used to collect and analyze data. Data were collected by in-depth interviews. A total number of 16 participants were involved in this study. A semi-structured interview guideline, which was discussed in depth and agreed upon by all researchers, was used to encourage participants to talk about their experiences in seeking medical services.
resultsRural empty-nest elderly is facing a great challenge in seeking medical services in China. There are some barriers for rural nest elderly to get access to healthcare services, such as low-income status, high expenditure of medical treatment and inadequate health insurance coverage. Due to the absence of the companionship of their adult children, empty-nest elderly have to rely on their neighbors and relatives to seek medical services.
conclusionsRural empty-nest elderly have great difficulty in seeking medical services in China. More efforts should be made to get medical services more accessible to rural empty-nest elderly.
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