Child Health Insurance Coverage in Shanghai
Author Information
Author(s): Lu Mingshan, Zhang Jing, Ma Jin, Li Bing, Quan Hude
Primary Institution: University of Calgary
Hypothesis
Do disparities exist between permanent and temporary residents in terms of child health insurance coverage?
Conclusion
Children from migrant families are at higher risk for uninsurance due to their lower socioeconomic status.
Supporting Evidence
- Temporary child residents had a significantly higher uninsurance rate of 65.6% compared to 21.1% for permanent residents.
- Family income was associated with child health insurance, with lower income families more likely to be uninsured.
- Children living with parents only were more likely to be uninsured than those living with both parents and grandparents.
Takeaway
This study shows that kids from families who move to cities often don't have health insurance, especially if their families are low-income.
Methodology
An in-person health survey was conducted among caregivers of children aged 7 and under in five districts of Shanghai.
Potential Biases
The study may not account for the actual uninsurance rates among all temporary residents, as it focused on those attending health clinics.
Limitations
The survey may not represent all temporary residents, as it over-sampled those who were relatively well-educated and had higher incomes.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of children was 3.4 years, with 51.1% male; 40.3% of families had a monthly income below 3000 RMB.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 4.62–7.41
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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