Primary health care system responses to non-communicable disease prevention and control: A scoping review of national policies in Mainland China since the 2009 health reform
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Journal Article
Abstract
This study aims to review China's national policies related to non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and control at the primary health care (PHC) level since China's 2009 health system reform. Policy documents from official websites of China's State Council and 20 affiliated ministries were screened, where 151 out of 1,799 were included. Thematic content analysis was performed, and fourteen ‘major policy initiatives’ were identified, including the basic health insurance schemes and essential public health services. Several areas showed to have strong policy support, including service delivery, health financing, and leadership/governance. Compared with WHO recommendations, several gaps remain, including lack of emphasis on multi-sectoral collaboration, underuse of non-health-professionals, and lack of quality-oriented PHC services evaluations. Over the past decade, China continues to demonstrate its policy commitment to strengthen the PHC system for NCD prevention and control. We recommend future policies to facilitate multi-sectoral collaboration, enhance community engagement, and improve performance evaluation mechanisms.
Date Issued
2022-02-01
Date Acceptance
2022-01-15
Citation
The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 2022, 31
ISSN
2666-6065
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Journal / Book Title
The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific
Volume
31
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© 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd
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https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanwpc/article/PIIS2666-6065(22)00009-8/fulltext
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
100390
Date Publish Online
2022-02-02