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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Main Authors: Yijin Wu, Quan Zhang, Yan Huang, Sihang Qiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-02911-0