Research Status and Suggestions of Health Insurance Literacy at Home and Abroad
Si Xu
Li Chaofan
Qiu Faxin
Abstract:Objective:It aimed to provide a review on health insurance literacy,including its definition,measurement tools,influencing factors,and its effects on insurance enrollment and the healthcare utilization.Methods:A literature review was conducted by searching for the keywords"health insurance literacy"(Chinese/English)in the CNKI and PubMed databases.Results:The findings indicated that international research had developed a relatively mature definition of health insurance literacy and measurement tools,while domestic research remained in early stage.Health insurance literacy was significantly effected by age,gender,education level,and income.Conclusion:It is suggested to enhance health insurance literacy,develop localized measurement tools,implement targeted educational programs,and promote broader public understanding of health insurance.
Keywords:health insurance literacymeasurement toolinfluencing factor
Publication Date:2025-06-05
Online Publishing Date:2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages:5( 37-41 )
