Predictors of Self-rated Health Status Among Texas Residents

摘要: Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the predictors self-rated health status for Texas adults using current 2003 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Self-rated is generally accepted as a valid measure in population studies, and understanding its correlates may help public professionals prioritize health-promotion disease-prevention interventions. Methods two research questions addressed by involved health: 1) "Do demographic characteristics, care coverage, leisure-time physical activity, body mass index predict residents aged 18 64 years?" 2) "Does choice interview language (English vs Spanish) Hispanic ethnicity Key analysis variables were identified, descriptive statistics used describe major determine whether number respondents each variable sufficient analysis. Multivariate regression assess variables. Results Multiple logistic (controlling diabetes arthritis) indicated that older age, lack college education, being Hispanic, having lower income, obesity, not exercising explained 19.4% variance fair poor health. or Spanish), sex, insurance activity chronic illness) 22.8% respondents. Conclusion results suggest index, non-Hispanic ethnicity, participation are associated with good, very excellent status. finding significantly predicted substantiates previous emphasizes importance culturally sensitive approaches services.