Daily Hassles' Role in Health Seeking Behavior Among Low-income Populations

Overview

Journal Am J Health Behav

Date 2014 Mar 18

PMID 24629558

Citations 12

Authors

Rebekah Jacob

Lauren D Arnold

Jean Hunleth

K Allen Greiner

Aimee S James

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Abstract

Objectives: To adapt a daily hassles measure for a low-income population and assess the relationship between hassles and health seeking behavior.

Methods: The mixed methods approach used cognitive interviews (N = 23) to inform an adapted measure of daily hassles. The adapted scale was then tested via surveys (N = 144) in community health centers; multivariate logistic regression models were used to assess relationships among variables.

Results: Hassle concerning having enough money for emergencies (76.5%) and worrying about personal health (68.8%) were among the most common. Increased health-related hassles were associated with an increased likelihood to delay needed care.

Conclusions: Findings suggest daily hassles are unique among low-income populations and should be considered in health behavior interventions.

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