Table 2 Multivariable linear regression analysis for self-rated health in North Korean defectors
From: Factors associated with self-rated health among North Korean defectors residing in South Korea
Beta | P-value | VIF | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender (ref. male) | |||
Female | -.154 | <.001 | 1.111 |
Age (years) | -.184 | <.001 | 1.167 |
Marital status (ref. single) | |||
Married | -.043 | .303 | 1.025 |
Divorced/separated/widowed | .007 | .874 | 1.222 |
Education in NK (ref. elementary school graduate) | |||
Secondary school graduate | -.008 | .843 | 1.049 |
Some college or higher | .017 | .687 | 1.064 |
Religion (ref. no) | |||
Yes | -.056 | .181 | 1.036 |
Job (ref. no) | |||
Yes | .048 | .307 | 1.300 |
*ln (annual household income) | .102 | .017 | 1.095 |
Health insurance type (ref. Medical Aid) | |||
National Health Insurance | .057 | .184 | 1.119 |
Exile duration (ref. <5 years) | |||
5≤ ~ <10 years | -.001 | .985 | 1.038 |
≥10 years | .053 | .211 | 1.098 |
Residence period in SK (ref. <18 months) | |||
≥18 months | .096 | .021 | 1.019 |
Satisfaction with SK government support | .094 | .037 | 1.204 |
Life satisfaction | .141 | .001 | 1.166 |
Traumatic experience in NK | .089 | .039 | 1.112 |
Traumatic experiences during escape | -.006 | .901 | 1.308 |
Disability (ref. no) | |||
Yes | -.074 | .077 | 1.041 |
Chronic disease (ref.no) | |||
Yes | -.460 | <.001 | 1.171 |
Drinking (ref. not drinking) | |||
Once a month or less | .066 | .117 | 1.067 |
Twice a month or more | .035 | .445 | 1.223 |