Structure of Self-Reported Health in Chronic Disease Patients. (Reannouncementwith New Availability Information)

摘要

A multidimensional model of self-reported health status in 1,980 patients with 1or more chronic medical conditions was evaluated. Two dimensions of health were hypothesized: Physical health was defined by measures of physical functioning, role limitations, satisfaction with physical ability, and mobility, mental health was defined by depression, positive affect, anxiety, and feelings of belonging. Physical and mental health were correlated but distinct, sharing about 20% of variance in common. Correlations of 11 other indicators of health with the physical and mental health constructs corresponded to a priori hypotheses. It is concluded that self-reports of physical and mental health are distinguishable and that both constructs need to be represented for comprehensive assessment of health status.