Qualitative study on health care seeking behavior of impoverished rural residents in Zhongxian Village

Objective:The purpose of this paper is to study the utilization condition of basic medical service of rural residents in Zhongxian Village,especially the vulnerable groups,and to provide evidence for making suggestions.Methods:The individual interview was created to investigate the rural residents of 24 families in Zhongxian Village.The second data of the third investigation of health care service in Chongqing was also used.Results:The low income and poor health care awareness are vital factors influenting the utilization of health care.Conclusions:In order to improve the health level of rural residents,we should improve the medical quality of working staffs,make more health care knowledge known to the rural residents and promote the establishment of medical and health security system in rural areas.