Determinants of Self-Rated Health in Women in Armenia
Author Information
Author(s): Anahit Demirchyan, Michael E. Thompson
Primary Institution: Center for Health Services Research and Development, American University of Armenia
Hypothesis
What factors influence self-rated health among women in Armenia during a period of socio-economic transition?
Conclusion
Material deprivation was identified as the most significant predictor of poor self-rated health among women in Armenia.
Supporting Evidence
- 38.1% of women rated their health as poor in 2001, which decreased to 27.0% in 2004.
- Women experiencing severe material deprivation were four times more likely to rate their health as poor.
- Depression was a significant predictor, with women with probable depression 2.6 times more likely to report poor health.
Takeaway
This study found that women in Armenia who are poorer, less educated, or depressed are more likely to say they are in poor health.
Methodology
The study used cross-sectional household health surveys conducted in 2001 and 2004, analyzing data with binary logistic regression.
Potential Biases
Potential reporting bias exists as self-rated health is subjective and may be influenced by socio-economic conditions.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and the sample may under-represent older women.
Participant Demographics
The majority of respondents were Armenian women aged 18 and over, with a significant portion living in rural areas and having secondary education or less.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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