Medicine and Health

Effects of anti-corruption campaigns on cesarean section rate: evidence from China

J. Y. Sun, J. Huang, et al.

This groundbreaking study by Jessica Ya Sun, Jingwei Huang, Renjing Chen, Ni Qin, and Dongmin Kong unveils how anti-corruption campaigns in China have led to a significant drop in unnecessary cesarean section rates, particularly among patients with subsequent deliveries. The findings highlight a transformative shift in the healthcare sector's social norms regarding corruption.

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Abstract

This study investigates the impact of anti-corruption campaigns in China on cesarean section (CS) rates. Using data from Shanxi Province, known for high corruption, the researchers found that anti-corruption campaigns, measured by reduced business entertainment spending, significantly decreased unnecessary CS rates. This reduction was more pronounced among patients with second or later deliveries and affected attending and resident physicians' behaviors, suggesting a change in social norms surrounding corruption in the healthcare sector.

Publisher

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS

Published On

Jul 24, 2024

Authors

Jessica Ya Sun, Jingwei Huang, Renjing Chen, Ni Qin, Dongmin Kong

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