[Estimation on the intangible cost and influencing factors for patients with hepatitis B-related diseases].

Objective: To estimate the intangible cost and associated factors on patients with hepatitis B-related diseases, so as to explore the differences of the three elicitation techniques on the 'willingness to pay approach' (WTP).

Methods: Face-to-Face interviews were conducted to collect health economics-related information by trained investigators, using a structured questionnaire. WTP was employed to estimate the intangible cost while an open-ended question format, together with iterative bidding game and payment card were respectively used to elicit WTP for the hypothetical cure of hepatitis B-related diseases.

[Financial burden of hepatitis B-related diseases and factors influencing the costs in Shenzhen, China].

Objective: To investigate the direct, indirect and intangible costs due to hepatitis B-related diseases and to explore main factors associated with the costs in Shenzhen.

Methods: Cluster sampling for cases collected consecutively during the study period was administrated. Subjects were selected from eligible hepatitis B-related patients.