Biobehavioral Factors and Self-rated Health in African American Men: Nhanes 2009–2010
Year: 2017
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: Self-rated health is a predictor of health. Men with low self-rated health, and diabetes or psychological distress have an increased risk of mortality. This study assessed the relationships of diabetes, depressive symptoms, and physical activity with self-rated health. Investigators used 2009 – 2010 NHANES data (survey measures of demographics, physical activity, mental and physical health, and perceived health) and participants were 45 years and older. Covariate-adjusted multiple linear regression was used to assess associations of self-rated health, diabetes, depressive symptoms, and physical activity. Mean age (n=270) was 60.17 ± 9.36 years. Thirty percent (n=81) had low self-rated health and 27% had diabetes. Fewer days of vigorous recreational activities, reporting high levels of depressive symptoms, and diabetes were each associated with lower levels of self-rated health, p’s < .05. Findings suggest the importance of interventions that target diabetes, depressve symptopms, and physical inactivity to improve self-rated health among this subset of men.
Source: Innovation in Aging
Authors: L.T. Lee, P. Bowen, G. McCaskill, O.J. Clay
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,977
OpenAlex ID: W2727540932