Table 2 Health services utilization among elderly migrants in China, n (%)
From: Status and determinants of health services utilization among elderly migrants in China
| Variables | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health-seeking Behavior for Diseases with Minor Symptoms | |||
| Doctor visits | 3030 (44.3%) | 2904 (46.8%) | 5934 (45.5%) |
| Self-medication | 3664 (53.6%) | 3183 (51.3%) | 6847 (52.5%) |
| Not taking any measures | 144 (2.1%) | 118 (1.9%) | 262 (2.0%) |
| Hospitalization if Recommended | |||
| Yes | 533 (81.5%) | 516 (82.0%) | 1049 (81.8%) |
| No | 121 (18.5%) | 113 (18.0%) | 234 (18.2%) |
| Inpatient Care | |||
| Local hospital | 372 (69.8%) | 379 (73.4%) | 751 (71.6%) |
| Hometown hospital | 96 (18.0%) | 93 (18.0%) | 189 (18.0%) |
| Others | 65 (12.2%) | 44 (8.5%) | 109 (10.4%) |