Factores sociales del estado de salud autorreportado de personas mayores, en Chile / Factors influencing self-reported health in Chilean older people
Alvear, Sandra; Rodríguez, Patricia; Riveros, Carolina; Arenas, Ángela; Canteros, Jorge.
Rev. méd. Chile
; 147(11): 1407-1414, nov. 2019. tab
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| LILACS | ID: biblio-1094170
Background Self-reported health is subjective and depends on external factors such as socioeconomic status, presence of chronic diseases and working status, among others. Aim To determine which factors influence self-reported health among older people in Chile. Material and Methods A secondary analysis of the National Socioeconomic Characterization survey done in 2015. A dichotomous response model was used classifying health status as good or bad. A logit regression model was carried out. Results The model had a good calibration and correctly classified 72 and 68% of men and women, respectively. The main factors that influenced health status self-perception were not having health problems; having undergone a mental health interview, to receive supplemental nutrition, education, to have a productive work; and to having a social network. Conclusions There are health, cultural, economic and environmental factors that influence self-perceived health status.
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