Comparison of health behaviors among single- and multiple-member households
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- DOI: 10.5555/ajhb.2007.31.5.514
Comparison of health behaviors among single- and multiple-member households
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.
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