Seeking medical services among rural empty-nest elderly in China: a qualitative study
Abstract Background The number of empty-nest elderly in China is rapidly increasing. Empty-nest elderly could not receive adequate daily care, economic support and spiritual consolation from their children. Rural empty-nest elderly are facing more serious health challenges than those in urban areas....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-03-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-02911-0 |