Table 1 Description of independent variables
From: Equity in health services use and intensity of use in Canada
Predisposing factors | |
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   Age | Age group: 3 = 20–24 years, 4 = 25–29 years, 5 = 30–34 years, 6 = 35–39 years, 7 = 40–44 years, 8 = 45–49 years, 9 = 50–54 years, 10 = 55–59 years, 11 = 60–64 years, 12 = 65–69 years, 13 = 70–74 years, 14 = 75–79 years, 15 = 80+ years |
   Sex | 0 = female, 1 = male |
   Minority | 0 = white or not stated, 1 = visible minority |
   Education | Highest level of education: 1 = less than secondary education, 2 = secondary graduate and no or some post-secondary education, 3 = post-secondary graduate, 4 = currently in school, 99 = missing |
Enabling factors | |
   Home ownership | Whether a member of household owns the dwelling: 0 = no, 1 = yes, 99 = missing |
   Household income | Household income adjusted for the number of people living in the household: 1 = lowest income, 2 = lower middle income, 3 = middle income, 4 = upper middle income, 5 = highest income, 99 = missing |
   Self-help group participation | Attendance at self-help group: 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Sense of belonging to community | Strong sense of belonging to local community: 0 = no, 1 = yes, 99 = missing |
Need factors | |
   Health Utilities Index | Health states, continuous: 0 = death, 1 = perfect health |
   Self-perceived health | 1 = excellent, 2 = very good, 3 = good, 4 = fair or poor, missing = 99 |
   Stress | Amount of stress in most days: 0 = not at all or not very stressed, 1 = a bit stressed, 2 = quite a bit or extremely stressed, 99 = missing |
   Depression | Periods during which the respondent felt sad or depressed or lost interest in everyday things within the past 12 months, categorical: 0 = no or mild depressive symptoms, 4 = maximum, 99 = missing |
   Activities of daily living (ADL) | 0 = no activity limitation or not stated, 1 = sometimes has activity limitation, 2 = often has activity limitation |
   Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) | Needs help for preparing for meals, shopping for necessities, housework, heavy household chores, personal care, or moving about inside the house: 0 = no, 1 = yes, 99 = missing |
   Birth | Has given birth in the past 5 years: 0 = no, 1 = yes |
   Injury | Injured in the past 12 months: 0 = no, 1 = yes |
   Number of chronic conditions | Number of chronic conditions: 0 = 0, 1 = 1, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4+, 99 = missing |
   Food allergies | 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Other allergies | Allergies other than food allergies: 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Asthma | 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Arthritis | Arthritis or rheumatism: 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   High blood pressure | 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Migraine | 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Urinary incontinence | 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Diabetes | 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Chronic bronchitis | Chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Heart disease | Heart disease or angina: 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Cancer | 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Stomach or intestinal ulcers | 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Bowel disorders | Bowel disorder or Crohn's disease or colitis: 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Eye problem | Cataracts or glaucoma: 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Thyroid condition | 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Epilepsy | 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Chronic fatigue syndrome | Chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivities, or fibromyalogia: 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
   Stroke | Suffers from the effects of a stroke: 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
Health behaviour | |
   Overweight | 0 = underweight or acceptable weight, 1 = overweight, 99 = missing |
   Smoking | 0 = never smoked, 1 = former smoker, 2 = current smoker, 99 = missing |
   Drinking | 0 = not regular drinker, 1 = regular drinker, 99 = missing |
   Physical activity | 1 = moderate or inactive, 2 = active, 99 = missing |
   Fruit and vegetable consumption | Total daily fruit and vegetable consumption: 1 = less than 5 servings per day, 2 = 5+ servings per day, 99 = missing |
   Alternative health care | Consulted alternative health care provider (e.g., acupuncturist, homeopath, or massage therapist) for physical, emotional or mental health for the past 12 months: 0 = no or not stated, 1 = yes |
Health services system | |
   Province of residence | 10 = Newfoundland, 11 = Prince Edward Island, 12 = Nova Scotia, 13 = New Brunswick, 24 = Quebec, 35=Ontario, 46 = Manitoba, 47 = Saskatchewan, 48 = Alberta, 59 = British Columbia |