Analysis of the balanced allocation of maternal and child health resources in China
Objective:To analyze the basic situation and balance of maternal and child health resources allocation in China from 2017 to 2021,and to provide a basis for rational allocation of health resources.Methods:Using the number of maternal and child health institutions,beds,and healthcare professionals in China from 2017 to 2021 as measurement indicators,the Gini coefficient and Theil index were applied to calculating and analyzing the balance of healthcare resource allocation.Results:The average annual growth rates of the number of maternal and child health institutions,beds,and healthcare technicians per 10 000 population in China from 2017 to 2021 were-0.59%,3.91%,and 6.26%respectively.During the observation period,the Gini coefficient of various maternal and child health resources in China was 0.1676-0.2426,and the Theil index was 0.0607-0.1225.The equilibrium from high to low was as follows:number of health technical personnel,number of beds,and number of institutions.During the observation period,the differential contribution rates of various health resources within the regions were higher than those between regions.During the observation period,the western region had the highest average Theil index for the number of maternal and child health institutions,while the northeastern region had the highest average Theil index for the number of beds and the number of health technicians.Conclusion:The number of maternal and child health institutions has shown a decreasing trend.The overall balance of maternal and child health resources allocation in China is fairly good,and attention should be given within the regions.The contribution rates of regional differences in the number of maternal and child health institutions is the highest,while the contribution rate of regional differences in the number of beds and health technicians is kept increasing yearly.
maternal and child health careallocation of health resourcesbalanceGini coefficientTheil index
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