Abstract
This study investigates whether self-reported racial discrimination is related to poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
Analyses focused on Whites (n = 52,571), Blacks (n = 4,343), Mexicans (n = 12,336), Central Americans (n = 1,504), Multi-ethnic
Latinos (n = 1,102), and Other Latinos (n = 1,828) who participated in the 2003 and 2005 California Health Interview survey.
Logistic and negative binomial regression was used to examine the association between HRQoL (assessed with the CDC unhealthy
days measures) and self-reported racial discrimination. Discrimination was reported by 10% of Whites, 57% of Blacks, and 24–31%
of the Latino groups. These reports were associated with increased number of unhealthy days, disability days, and poor self-rated
health, even after, controlling for education and other factors. This association did not consistently vary by race/ethnicity.
Racial discrimination may be a risk factor for poor HRQoL among diverse groups. Future research should examine the factors
that may reduce potential exposure to racial discrimination.
Analyses focused on Whites (n = 52,571), Blacks (n = 4,343), Mexicans (n = 12,336), Central Americans (n = 1,504), Multi-ethnic
Latinos (n = 1,102), and Other Latinos (n = 1,828) who participated in the 2003 and 2005 California Health Interview survey.
Logistic and negative binomial regression was used to examine the association between HRQoL (assessed with the CDC unhealthy
days measures) and self-reported racial discrimination. Discrimination was reported by 10% of Whites, 57% of Blacks, and 24–31%
of the Latino groups. These reports were associated with increased number of unhealthy days, disability days, and poor self-rated
health, even after, controlling for education and other factors. This association did not consistently vary by race/ethnicity.
Racial discrimination may be a risk factor for poor HRQoL among diverse groups. Future research should examine the factors
that may reduce potential exposure to racial discrimination.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-9
- DOI 10.1007/s10903-011-9473-6
- Authors
- Angie Denisse Otiniano, School of Public Health, Community Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Gilbert C. Gee, School of Public Health, Community Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Journal Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
- Online ISSN 1557-1920
- Print ISSN 1557-1912