[Developing an evaluative indicator system for the institutional development of community health services in Sichuan].

Objective: To develop an evaluative index system for the institutional development of community health services in Sichuan.

Methods: An index system was developed through literature review, followed by focus group discussions and Delphi consultation. The weights of the indicators were established by analytical hierarchy process (AHP).

[Health values and health-related behaviors in ethnic minority groups in Guizhou Province].

Objective: To investigate the perceived health values and its impact on health-related behaviors of the ethnic minority people in Guizhou province, with an aim to developing culturally appropriate health education and health promotion strategies.

Methods: A self-designed questionnaire survey was undertaken in 722 Miao, Gelao, Dong and Buyi people aged 15 years or over. The questionnaire contained six items evaluating perceived health values.

[Study on the quality of life and its influencing factors in Miao and Gelao Minority groups in Guizhou province].

Objective: To investigate and evaluate the quality of life and its influencing factors in Miao and Gelao Minority groups in Guizhou province with the aim of providing evidence for valid health promotion measures.

Methods: Based on a self-designed questionnaire to evaluate the quality of life on 582 subjects. Kruskal-wallis test and stepwise regression analysis were used to test the quality of life and its influencing factors.