MPC Member Publications

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Title: Racial and Ethnic Differences in Self-Rated Health Among Rural Residents

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2020

ISSN: 0094-5145

DOI: 10.1007/s10900-020-00914-9

Abstract: This study examines racial and ethnic differences in self-rated health among rural residents and whether these differences can be explained by socio-demographic characteristics. We used data from the 2011–2017 National Health Interview Survey to assess differences in self-rated health by race and ethnicity among rural residents (living in non-metropolitan counties; n = 46,883). We used logistic regression analyses to estimate the odds of reporting fair/poor health after adjusting for individual socio-demographic characteristics. Non-Hispanic Black and American Indian rural residents reported worse self-rated health than their non-Hispanic White counterparts (25.8% and 20.8% reporting fair/poor health, respectively, vs. 14.8%; p < 0.001). After adjusting for socio-demographic characteristics, disparities remained for non-Hispanic Black rural residents (Adjusted Odds Ratio = 1.55; 95% CI 1.36, 1.76). This study suggests more attention is required to address inequities among rural people and to develop policies to address structural racism and improve the health of all rural residents.

Url: http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10900-020-00914-9

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Authors: Henning-Smith, Carrie; Hernandez, Ashley; Kozhimannil, Katy B.

Periodical (Full): Journal of Community Health

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Pages: 1-7

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