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Abstract

"Self-treatment is playing an essential role in providing primary health care services for patients with minor ailments and cost efficiency in developing countries as well as developed countries where many hospitals are operating beyond their capacity and the quality of health care services in state-run hospitals is a great concern. This paper investigates the determinant factors affecting the demand for self-treatment. Specifically, the empirical results have shown a strong evidence to support our theoretical model. This analysis is based on a large nationwide sample of Vietnamese Household Living Standard Surveys conducted in 2006."

Keywords

Vietnam; Health Care; Self-Treatment; Pharmacies.