A comparative cross-cultural health survey in the Alpe-Adria region of Central Europe.

作者信息

Freidl Wolfgang, Rosolen Valentina, Albreht Tit, Wegher Lino, Barbone Fabio

机构信息

Medical University of Graz, Austria Institute of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Universitätsstrasse 6/1, A-8010, Graz, Austria.

出版信息

Int J Public Health. 2007;52(2):97-102. doi: 10.1007/s00038-007-5128-8.

DOI:10.1007/s00038-007-5128-8

PMID:18704288

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

To develop cross-culturally applicable health indicators.

METHODS

An interview survey was conducted in 4 communities of Austria, Italy and Slovenia, targeting a total sample of 800 subjects aged 18 to 70 years. 19 health indicators were assessed: among them self-reported ill-health, health behaviour, personal and social resources. Descriptive statistics were used for the comparison of the communities and multiple logistic regression to analyse correlating factors to the self-reported state of health in the different communities.

RESULTS

The study results demonstrate that the distribution of health indicators varies greatly over the 4 communities. Furthermore the correlations of health behaviour and health resources with self-reported health status are not homogenous in the different communities; in some cases they are even inverse.

CONCLUSION

This study illustrates the need for the development of a sound theoretical background and for careful application of cross-cultural health indicators.

摘要