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Social Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life Among African-American and Hispanic Adults

Goins, Semin
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4306-0033
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1552657187400605

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2019, PhD, University of Cincinnati, Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services: Health Education.
This dissertation consists of two studies. Study one examined Physical and Mental health related quality of life (HRQOL) based on health behaviors and access to health care among African American adults. Study two examined physical and mental HRQOL based on health behaviors and access to health care among Hispanic/Latino adults. Study One Abstract Introduction: The primary aim of this study was to examine whether physical and mental health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of African American adults differed based on age, sex, income, health behaviors (current exercise, current smoking, recent alcohol use, and recent binge drinking), and access to health care (health care coverage, have a doctor/primary care provider, and physical checkup in last 12 months). Methods: Secondary analysis of the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey was performed. Participants were African American adults (n = 35,493). Results: Results indicated that those reporting the highest physical and mental HRQOL were female, age 65 years or older, with an income of $20,000 or greater and those who had at least one doctor and access to health care. Discussion: The findings of this study can be used by health educators interested in increasing HRQOL among African American adults. Study Two Abstract Introduction: The primary aim of this study was to examine whether physical and mental health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of Hispanic adults differed based on age, sex, income, health behaviors (current exercise, current smoking, recent alcohol use, and recent binge drinking), and access to health care (health care coverage, have a doctor/primary care provider, and physical behaviors (current exercise, current smoking, recent alcohol use, and recent binge drinking), and access to health care (health care coverage, have a doctor/primary care provider, and physical checkup in last 12 months). Methods: Secondary analysis of the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey was performed. Participants were Hispanic adults (n = 35,906). Results: Results indicated that those reporting the highest physical and mental HRQOL were females, age 65 years or older, and with an income of $20,000 or greater, and access to health care. Discussion: Having health care access was positively associated with physical HRQOL but not with mental HRQOL. Discussion: The findings of this study can be used by health educators interested in increasing HRQOL among Hispanic adults.
Keith King, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Ashley Merianos, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Rebecca Vidourek, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
62 p.
Health Education
Helath Related Quality of Life; African Americans; Hispanic Americans; Socioeconomic Status; Health Care Access; Health related behaviors

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  • Goins, S. (2019). Social Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life Among African-American and Hispanic Adults [Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1552657187400605

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Goins, Semin. Social Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life Among African-American and Hispanic Adults. 2019. University of Cincinnati, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1552657187400605.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Goins, Semin. "Social Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life Among African-American and Hispanic Adults." Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1552657187400605

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