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above (p≤0.001) (Question 6b) (Appendix F). 56.0% of respondents aged 45–54, 81.2% of
respondents aged 55–64, and 92.6% of respondents aged ≥ 65 years selected public
service providers for previous management of chronic health conditions (Question 6b)
(Appendix F). This illustrates an increased utilisation of public services
with older age, which is consistent with the service usage patterns of EHCVS users
(Lai et al., 2018).

Figure 4.3a
Sector for screening tests in previous year

0.2%

0.2%
5.3% 63.7%

30.6%

Public service providers Both Refuse to answer
Private service providers Uncertain/No opinions

Figure 4.3b

Sector for chronic disease management in the past

0.2%
2.5%

1.4% 88.9%
7.0%

Public service providers HA PPPs [1] Do not have regular visits
Private service providers All of the above

Note: [1] HA public-private partnerships (PPPs), namely to visit private clinics sponsored by the Government

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