Self-rated health in diabetes: should the question be the first administered?

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2012 Aug;97(2):e27-30. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2012.05.007. Epub 2012 May 29.

Abstract

In 599 individuals with Type 2 diabetes, mode of administration of self-rated health did not affect ratings when the item was placed before or after health-related questions. 85% of individuals had stable ratings providing support for comparisons across studies using the measure in this population.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Canada / epidemiology
  • Depression / epidemiology*
  • Depression / etiology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / epidemiology*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / psychology
  • Disabled Persons / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Health Status Indicators
  • Health Surveys
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Surveys and Questionnaires