Journal of Nursing & Care

Stefany H Almaden

Publications

• Research Article
  Predictors of Health Related Quality of Life for Adults Ages 40-64
  Author(s): Stefany H AlmadenStefany H Almaden
  
  Background: This study focused on access to care for adults 40 to 64 with the purpose of identifying predictors of health-related quality of life (HR-QoL). The literature had inconsistencies and gaps in experimental methoods in determining HR-QoL predictors. Methods: Using Becker’s HBM as its theoretical framework as well as Quality Metric instrument SF 12 vs 2™ for measuring HR-QoL, this explorative correlational study examined under insurance, continued health coverage, and health behavior in relation to HR-QoL while controlling for personal attributes like age, gender, race/ethnicity, and level of income and education. Multivariate regression analyses were conducted with a sample N = 165. Results: The study focused on three research question with three Null and Alternate hypotheses in search of predi.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000133

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