Self-rated health and sociodemographic, pathological and behavioral factors in Saudi Arabia, 2018

Aim: Self-rated health (SRH) is a measure that expresses the general condition of health of individuals. SRH is a subjective perception of an individual's health status, which refers to a single-item health evaluation in which people are asked to assess their current health status on a five-point scale that ranges from very good to very poor. The study is carried out with the focus on two major scopes of research; the first is to explore the association between SRH and Socio-economic Status and Demographic Characteristics, covering many vital aspects of the targeted depicts, and to examine the prevalence of chronic diseases across the different adult age groups including (Hypertension and Diabetes), while the other scope is widened further to explore the association between SRH and Socio-economic Status and Demographic Characteristics, covering many vital aspects of the targeted depicts. Methods: This research is based on KSA 2018 Household Health Survey (HHS_2018) at the level of Saudi Older Adults (SOA) 15 years and older, using a questionnaire comprising basic questions relating to SRH and its socioeconomic and demographic correlates. Univariate and logistic regression models were carried out to analyze the data. Results: education, marital status, the prevalence of diseases and risky behavior of individuals were significantly associated with SRH in KSA. Individuals with Hypertension, diabetes and those who smoke were more likely to be unhealthy compared with other individuals in the survey. In all construct variation in SRH outcomes by gender were imminent. Conclusion: The results reveal significant associations by gender and correlations between socioeconomic and behavioral factors with SRH; these factors should be given high priority in the setting of health strategies and policies.