Type | Variables | |
---|---|---|
Dependent variable | Subjective health status | 1: very good |
2: good | ||
3: fair | ||
4: poor | ||
5: very poor | ||
Independent variable | Multimorbidity | 0, 1, 2, 3+ |
Mediator | Use of medical device | 0: no use |
1: use | ||
Control variables | Sex | 0: female |
1: male | ||
Age | Continuous variable | |
Marital status | 0: single | |
1: married | ||
2: etc. (divorced, widowed) | ||
Education | 0: under elementary | |
1: under high school | ||
2: over university | ||
Household income | 1: quantile 1 (low income) | |
2: quantile 2 | ||
3: quantile 3 | ||
4: quantile 4 | ||
5: quantile 5 (high income) | ||
Economic activity | 0: no | |
1: yes | ||
Type of insurance | 0: assistance | |
1: national health insurance | ||
Disability | 0: no | |
1: yes |