The association between the supply and utilization of community-based primary care and child health in a context of hospital-oriented healthcare system in urban districts of Guangdong, China: a panel dataset, 2014-2016.

Background: Since 2009, the Chinese government has been reforming the healthcare system and has committed to reinforcing increased use of primary care. To date, however, the Chinese healthcare system is still heavily reliant on hospital-based specialty care. Studies consistently show an association between primary care and improved health outcomes, and the same association is also found among the disadvantaged population.

Associations between the supply and utilization of primary care and newborn, children and maternal health in rural counties of Guangdong Province, China.

Background: The Chinese government is ambitious regarding strengthening the primary care system for women and children. Primary care contributes to better health outcomes among neonates, infants, children and pregnant women, especially for vulnerable groups. However, few published studies have examined this issue in China.