Determinants of gender differences in self-rated health among older population evidence from India

Type Journal Article - SAGE Open
Title Determinants of gender differences in self-rated health among older population evidence from India
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Volume 3
Issue 2
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2013
URL http://sgo.sagepub.com/content/3/2/2158244013487914.full.pdf+html
Abstract
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.

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