BYU ScholarsArchive

Title

Women's Autonomy and Hypertension

Authors

Benjamin J. Fife, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

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Keywords

women's autonomy, hypertension, poverty, wealth

Abstract

Based on a nationally representative sample of women in the Dominican Republic, I examine how the amount of autonomy predicts the development of hypertension. Using logistic regression techniques for a sample of 4,869 women, I find that in the presence of demographic controls autonomy does not significantly predict the diagnosis of hypertension. In the case of women in the Dominican Republic, older age, higher weight, lower wealth, urban living and distance to a healthcare facility are better predictors of hypertension.

Description

The Annual Mary Lou Fulton Mentored Research Conference showcases some of the best student research from the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. The mentored learning program encourages undergraduate students to participate in hands-on and practical research under the direction of a faculty member. Students create these posters as an aide in presenting the results of their research to the public, faculty, and their peers.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Fife, Benjamin J., "Women's Autonomy and Hypertension" (2016). FHSS Mentored Research Conference. 287.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/fhssconference_studentpub/287

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2016-04-19

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Sociology

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

Course

SOC 456R

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