Research Status and Suggestions of Health Insurance Literacy at Home and Abroad
- VernacularTitle:国内外医疗保险素养研究现状及建议
- Author:
Xu SI
1
;
Chaofan LI
;
Faxin QIU
Author Information
1. 山东大学齐鲁医学院公共卫生学院社会医学与卫生事业管理学系 山东 济南 250012;国家卫生健康委员会卫生经济与政策研究重点实验室(山东大学) 山东 济南 250012;山东大学卫生管理与政策研究中心(山东省重点新型智库) 山东 济南 250012
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
health insurance literacy;
measurement tool;
influencing factor
- From:
Chinese Health Economics
2025;44(6):37-41
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:It aimed to provide a review on health insurance literacy,including its definition,measurement tools,influencing factors,and its effects on insurance enrollment and the healthcare utilization.Methods:A literature review was conducted by searching for the keywords"health insurance literacy"(Chinese/English)in the CNKI and PubMed databases.Results:The findings indicated that international research had developed a relatively mature definition of health insurance literacy and measurement tools,while domestic research remained in early stage.Health insurance literacy was significantly effected by age,gender,education level,and income.Conclusion:It is suggested to enhance health insurance literacy,develop localized measurement tools,implement targeted educational programs,and promote broader public understanding of health insurance.
