Self-Rated Health in Singapore: Influences of Gender and Ethnicity
Author Information
Author(s): Lim Wei-Yen, Ma Stefan, Heng Derrick, Bhalla Vineta, Chew Suok Kai
Primary Institution: Ministry of Health Singapore
Hypothesis
What socio-economic and health behaviour factors influence self-rated health in Singapore?
Conclusion
Socioeconomic factors and health behaviours are significantly associated with self-rated health, and gender differences are striking.
Supporting Evidence
- 23.2% of respondents reported their health as moderate, bad, or very bad.
- Women were more likely to report poor self-rated health than men.
- Low household income was associated with higher odds of poor self-rated health.
- Current smoking was linked to poorer self-rated health.
Takeaway
This study looked at how people in Singapore rate their health and found that things like income, gender, and lifestyle choices can really affect how healthy people feel.
Methodology
A nationally representative cross-sectional survey was conducted with 6236 participants aged 18 and above, using logistic regression to analyze the data.
Potential Biases
Proxy interviews were used for some respondents, which could introduce error in self-rated health measurement.
Limitations
The study design is cross-sectional, making it difficult to establish cause-effect relationships, and it only included non-institutionalized individuals.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 18 and above, representing a multi-ethnic population in Singapore.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.005
Confidence Interval
95% CI = 1.08–1.52
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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