Out-of-pocket medical expenditures, remittances and health outcomes in China
This study examines the relationship between out-of-pocket medical expenditures, remittances and health outcomes in China using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and Propensity Score Matching (PSM) methods. The analysis is based on data from the Global Financial Inclusion database by the World Bank (2021...
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my.uniten.dspace-363472025-03-03T15:42:01Z Out-of-pocket medical expenditures, remittances and health outcomes in China Li H. Zhang X. Ma F. Osabohien R. 59313934800 58951453100 57224008203 57201922189 Adult China Female Financing, Personal Health Expenditures Health Services Accessibility Health Status Humans Male Middle Aged Propensity Score Socioeconomic Factors adult China economics female health care access health care cost health status human male middle aged personal finance propensity score socioeconomics This study examines the relationship between out-of-pocket medical expenditures, remittances and health outcomes in China using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and Propensity Score Matching (PSM) methods. The analysis is based on data from the Global Financial Inclusion database by the World Bank (2021), encompassing a sample of 3,446 individuals. The results indicate that out-of-pocket expenditure has a negative impact on health outcomes, while remittance shows a positive association across all age groups, including reproductive and non-reproductive populations. These findings suggest that high out-of-pocket medical costs may hinder access to healthcare services and lead to poorer health outcomes. Conversely, remittance plays a beneficial role in improving health outcomes, highlighting the potential of financial support to positively impact the well-being of individuals. (Afr J Reprod Health 2024; 28 [8]: 122-132). ? 2024, Women's Health and Action Research Centre. All rights reserved. Final 2025-03-03T07:42:01Z 2025-03-03T07:42:01Z 2024 Article 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i8.12 2-s2.0-85203114769 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85203114769&doi=10.29063%2fajrh2024%2fv28i8.12&partnerID=40&md5=850f6091cb7596aaf7485d6666eeb23d https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/36347 28 8 122 132 Women's Health and Action Research Centre Scopus |
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This study examines the relationship between out-of-pocket medical expenditures, remittances and health outcomes in China using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and Propensity Score Matching (PSM) methods. The analysis is based on data from the Global Financial Inclusion database by the World Bank (2021), encompassing a sample of 3,446 individuals. The results indicate that out-of-pocket expenditure has a negative impact on health outcomes, while remittance shows a positive association across all age groups, including reproductive and non-reproductive populations. These findings suggest that high out-of-pocket medical costs may hinder access to healthcare services and lead to poorer health outcomes. Conversely, remittance plays a beneficial role in improving health outcomes, highlighting the potential of financial support to positively impact the well-being of individuals. (Afr J Reprod Health 2024; 28 [8]: 122-132). ? 2024, Women's Health and Action Research Centre. All rights reserved. |
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