Table 2.
Descriptive Statistics for the variables (N = 1743).
| Variable | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|
| WTP (The highest bid which a person was willing to pay) (RMB/year) | 329.94 | 219.34 |
| Annual per capita income (RMB) | ||
| Lowest 25% | 3472.62 | 1519.34 |
| Middle 25% | 7347.68 | 1009.81 |
| Higher 25% | 12,874.09 | 2614.97 |
| Highest 25% | 36,232.52 | 21,732.23 |
| Variable | N | % |
| Province | ||
| Qinghai | 901 | 51.69 |
| Zhejiang | 842 | 48.31 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 1075 | 61.68 |
| Female | 668 | 38.32 |
| Age (year) | ||
| ≤35 | 370 | 21.23 |
| 35–65 | 972 | 55.77 |
| ≥65 | 401 | 23.01 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 1292 | 74.13 |
| Single, divorced, or widowed | 451 | 25.87 |
| Education status | ||
| Primary education or below | 538 | 30.87 |
| Secondary education | 848 | 48.65 |
| Tertiary education | 357 | 20.48 |
| The type of public health insurance | ||
| UEBMI | 508 | 29.15 |
| URBMI/NCMS | 387 | 22.20 |
| Not covered or did not know the type | 848 | 48.65 |
| Having chronic conditions | ||
| Yes | 621 | 35.63 |
| No | 1122 | 64.37 |