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Established but unused? An empirical study on the impact of health records on the utilization of basic public health services in China

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  • Tao, Xiafei
  • Shi, Si
  • Liu, Junqiang

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Health records are crucial for implementing basic public health services (BPHSs) in China, yet their utilization rate lags behind the coverage rate. This study aimed to provide insights into the underutilization issue by exploring whether health records facilitate the utilization of other BPHSs.

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  • Tao, Xiafei & Shi, Si & Liu, Junqiang, 2025. "Established but unused? An empirical study on the impact of health records on the utilization of basic public health services in China," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 112(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:112:y:2025:i:c:s0149718925001211
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102654
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