Determinants of Gender Differences in Self-Rated Health Among Older Population: Evidence From India

SAGE Open

Lucky Singh¹ 

关键词: self-rated health;    gender;    socioeconomic status;    national sample survey;    India;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2158244013487914

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

The purpose of this study is to examine gender difference in self-rated health among older population in India. Data from the 60th round of National Sample Survey Organization on 34,831 older persons are used. The present study measured self-rated health categorized as “poor” and “good.” We used bivariate and binary logistic regression model to investigate differences and factors that best explain and predict the self-rated health among older persons. Results show that poor self-rated health was more common among women than men. Furthermore, the poor self-rated health was higher among Muslims, Scheduled Castes, and women residing in rural areas. Findings suggest a clear need for gender-sensitive health interventions.

【 授权许可】

CC BY