Health Human Recourses in Western Minority Rural Area of China

Objective To survey the allocation and constitution of health human resources in western minority rural areas of China,so as to supply the countermeasures. Methods With convenience sampling method,questionnaires were employed to investigate 245 health professionals in township hospitals and village clinics,and qualitative interviews were conducted as well. Results The health professionals per 1000 capita were 0. 3. The main education background was technical secondary school,and 30% of the village doctors were graduated from junior high school. Ratio of numbers of senior to middle to junior technical positions was 1: 11: 20. The average annual number of outpatients for each health professional in township health center was 1608. 6,and 2371. 5 for each village doctor,accordingly. There were 75% of the health professionals had the salary less than 2000yuan per month. Conclusion The health human resources in west minority areas of China are characterized with lacking in number and imbalanced in allocation. Pertinent measures of formulating policy and implement of appropriate health resources should both be carried out timely.