Risk aversion, trust in institutions and contingent valuation of healthcare services: trying to explain the WTA-WTP gap in the Dutch population.

Jesús Martín-FernándezÁngel López-NicolásJuan Oliva-MorenoHéctor Medina-PalominoElena Polentinos-CastroGloria Ariza-Cardiel

Published in: Cost effectiveness and resource allocation : C/E (2021)

Known differences between the perceived value of health services from the perspective of gains and losses could be related to people's characteristics. Trust in government but not aversion to risk was related to the WTA-WTP differences. Identifying a profile of citizens who are averse to losing health services should be considered when designing and implementing health services or interventions or making disinvestment decisions.

Keyphrases

healthcare
physical activity
mental health
health information
primary care
depressive symptoms
quality improvement