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- Title
Comparison of Health Behaviors Among Single- and Multiple-member Households.
- Authors
Sejong Bae; Urrutia-Rojas, Ximena; Patel, Dimple; Migala, Witold M.; Rivers, Patrick A.; Singh, Karan P.
- Abstract
Objective: To assess the differences in health behavior between multiple-member and single-member households by gender. Methods: Face-to-face household survey interviews were conducted. The relationship between health behaviors and living arrangement was assessed by adjusting for SES. Results: Women living alone exercised more and ate less food high in fat. More highly educated men were less likely to exercise 5 or more times a week than high school or less educated men. Conclusions: By analyzing local data, a profile can be established to develop and implement appropriate public health programs aimed at these various target communities for effective intervention and healthy change in the community.
- Subjects
HEALTH behavior; HOUSEHOLDS; GENDER; SURVEYS; INTERVIEWING; WOMEN; INDEPENDENT living; EXERCISE addiction; FAT content of food; MEN; PUBLIC health
- Publication
American Journal of Health Behavior, 2007, Vol 31, Issue 5, p514
- ISSN
1087-3244
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5993/AJHB.31.5.7