The relationships of social participation and community ratings to health and health behaviors in areas with high and low population density
The relationships of social participation and community ratings to health and health behaviors in areas with high and low population density
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DOI:
10.1016/j.socscimed.2004.03.023
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发表时间:
2004-12-01
影响因子:
5.4
通讯作者:
Ahluwalia, JS
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作者:
Greiner, KA;Li, CY;Ahluwalia, JS
Previous studies have linked social participation and community levels of trust with improved health status. We examined the associations between levels of community participation, self-reported community ratings (trust), and health within a public health surveillance survey conducted in Kansas (N=4601). Independent variables were individual ratings of their communities (excellent, very good, good/fair, poor), and their involvement in community groups or organizations in the last 5 years (yes/no). Dependent variables were self-rated health status, depressive symptoms, physical activity, smoking, obesity, and binge drinking.After controlling for age, gender, race/ethnicity, education, and having a medical doctor, self-rated health status (p