Self-rated health in adolescence: a multifactorial composite.

摘要: Background and aims Self-rated health is an important predictor, it has only rarely been studied in adolescents. This study examined the relationships between self-rated a broad spectrum of structural, medical, psychological, social variables. The association these variables negative rating through to good versus very was also compared. Methods Analyses were based on cross-sectional data from Young-HUNT II Norway. A total 2,800 students aged 16 20 years participated, with response rate 81%. Separate logistic regression analyses for each gender performed set independent as dependent variable. effect at (poor/not good) positive (very ends scale estimated Results adolescence significantly associated reflecting social, personal factors. associations present multivariate controlling interrelations affected much same way. general well-being especially strong. Conclusions Adolescents conceptualize construct related lifestyle Positive similar manner rating. However, absolute importance hampering may be greater because higher prevalence such ratings.