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Spatial Disparities in Access to Healthcare Professionals in Sichuan: Evidence from County-Level Data
Ning Zhang1,2,3, Wei Ning1,2, Tao Xie1,2
1School of Public Policy and Administration, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 27, 2021
Summary
Sichuan
Area of Science:
- Healthcare access
- Spatial analysis
- Public health policy
Background:
- Sichuan province faces healthcare professional disparities due to complex terrain and economic inequality.
- Uneven distribution of healthcare professionals impacts access in southwestern China.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze county-level spatial disparities in healthcare professional access in Sichuan over 10 years.
- To investigate temporal trends and spatial clustering of healthcare professionals.
Main Methods:
- Utilized 10-year time-series data for temporal analysis.
- Employed spatial analysis, including local Moran's I, to identify distribution patterns.
Main Results:
- Overall increase in healthcare professionals, particularly registered nurses.
- Significant spatial disparities identified, with high clusters in Chengdu and low clusters in mountainous regions.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare professional distribution in Sichuan remains uneven despite overall growth.
- Findings suggest targeted policies are needed to address regional disparities and improve access in underserved areas.
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