Comparison of health behaviors among single-and multiple-member households

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S Bae, X Urrutia-Rojas, D Patel, WM Migala, PA Rivers, KP Singh
American Journal of Health Behavior, 2007ingentaconnect.com
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�…
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.
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