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Influencing Factor Analysis of Family Doctor Contract Service Among Older Adults: Evidence from China
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  • Shiyu Xie,
  • Zihan Ni,
  • Xiya Yang,
  • Ningze Xu,
  • Chengfang Zhu,
  • Liting Huo,
  • Xiuyuan Zhu,
  • Xiaoguang Yang
Shiyu Xie
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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Zihan Ni
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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Xiya Yang
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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Ningze Xu
Fudan University School of Public Health
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Chengfang Zhu
Wangying Community Health Service Center
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Liting Huo
Shanghai Publishing and Printing College
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Xiuyuan Zhu
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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Xiaoguang Yang
Shanghai Jiao Tong University China Hospital Development Institute

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Abstract

Background: Family doctor contract services are essential to primary healthcare, significantly improving older adults’ health. However, contract rates among older individuals are various. Investigating factors influencing these rates is crucial for optimizing policies and enhancing contract rates. Methods: This study used 2018 data from Wangying Community Health Service Center, encompassing 8,625 older adults. Propensity score matching (PSM) was applied to balance potential confounders between those with and without contracts. Multiple logistic regression analysis explored the effects of gender, age, the number of medical visits, and the number of chronic diseases on contracting behavior. Results: Gender did not significantly impact contracting behavior. However, age, the number of medical visits, and the number of chronic diseases significantly influenced it ( β = 0.457, p < 0.01; β = 0.286, p < 0.05; β = -0.229, p < 0.1). An inverted U-shaped relationship was found between age and contracting behavior ( β = -0.003, p < 0.01). Conclusion: Age, the number of medical visits, and number of chronic diseases are key factors in family doctor contracting behavior among older adults. Enhanced policy support is needed to promote contract signing, improving health security for older individuals.