Strategy Research For Public Participation In Equalization Of Basic Public Health Service

ObjectiveDefine the connotations of public participation in basic public health service. Combinedwith the development statuses of China’s national conditions and the present situation ofhealth service, this paper analyzes the necessity of public participation in basic publichealth service. Based on the actual implementation situation of the basic public healthservice in Jiulongpo, Chongqing, this paper analyzes the status of its public participation inthe basic public health service and the influencing factors for the public participation in thebasic public health service, and then summarizes the problems. Ultimately, the author putsforward policy recommendations targeted to promote public participation in the basicpublic health service, which provide a reference for other domestic regions to enhance thelevel of public participation in basic public health service.Research MethodsThis paper applies theories and methods of sociology, management science and statistics,and adopts research methods of the combination of qualitative and quantitative, as well asthe combination of theoretical analysis and empirical research. The main methods include:(1) literature analysis: consult and summarize the relevant theoretical and practicalexperience of the public participation in public service at home and abroad on;(2) fieldresearch method: investigate the current situation of the public participation in basic publichealth service in the sample areas through a questionnaire survey;(3) statistical methods:describe the situation of the public participation in basic public health service throughdescriptive statistical analysis method; combine with the possible influencing factors, andconduct influencing factor analysis by the use of statistical methods like chi-square test, non-conditional logistic regression.Results(1) Factors influencing senior citizens’ receiving of standard basic public health service areage, living condition, education background and distance of nearest medical establishment.(2) Education background influences initiatives of rural patients with chronic diseases inhealth knowledge education.(3) Age, education background, occupation and chronic disease diagnosis durationinfluence initiatives of urban patients with chronic diseases in health knowledge education.(4) Education background, household annual income, chronic disease diagnosis durationinfluence initiatives of rural patients with chronic diseases in exchanging treatmentexperience with other patients of chronic diseases.(5) Age, education background, occupation, chronic disease diagnosis duration influenceinitiatives of urban patients with chronic diseases in exchanging treatment experience withother patients of chronic diseases.Conclusions(1) Population of higher education background has better participation in basic publichealth service.(2) Retired citizens have the greatest initiatives in health knowledge education.(3) More senile citizens take part in basic public health service than young people.(4) Few of the empty nest elderly participate in basic public health service.Policies and Suggestions(1) Develop health education and improve health knowledge awareness rate.(2) Give full play to the role of retired senior citizens in health education and encouragethem to devote their remaining years to the services of the people.(3) Pay attention to underserved population of basic public health service and improve theirability of participation. (4) Make full use of news media in widespread publicity of basic public health service.(5) Encourage non-governmental organizations to take part in promoting equalization ofbasic public health service.(6) Develop rural economy, increase income of rural senior citizens and enhance theirpower of enjoying basic public health service.