Table 4 Z-Tests to Determine if Regression Coefficients are Significantly Different for Urban and Rural Subgroups: R Aged 65 and Over, China
From: Falls and risk factors of falls for urban and rural community-dwelling older adults in China
Variables | Z Value | b1 = b2 (Coefs are the same) |
|---|---|---|
1) Personal Characteristics | ||
Sex (ref. = female) | −1.34 | Yes |
Age | 1.41 | Yes |
If illiterate (ref. = no) | −0.70 | Yes |
Natural log of household income per capita | −2.00 | No |
Living alone (ref. = no) | −0.55 | Yes |
2) Health Status | ||
Vision | 2.50 | No |
Hypertension(ref. = no) | 0.38 | Yes |
Heart Disease(ref. = no) | 0.08 | Yes |
Arthritis(ref. = no) | 1.33 | Yes |
Cervical and lumbar spondylosis(ref. = no) | 0.39 | Yes |
Cerebrovascular disease(ref. = no) | −0.70 | Yes |
Self-rated health | 0.71 | Yes |
Cognitive function damage | 0.71 | Yes |
ADL disability | −1.77 | Yes |
Depression(ref. = no) | 0.33 | Yes |
3) Environmental Factors | ||
Whether tap water is available(ref. = no) | −0.26 | Yes |
Apartment type (ref. = one-story) | ||
High rise building with elevator or on 1st floor | 0.88 | Yes |
High rise building without elevator | −1.27 | Yes |
If satisfied with living condition (ref. = no) | −0.52 | Yes |
4) Physical Exercise | ||
Taichi (ref. = no) | 0.33 | Yes |
Muscle-toning exercises | 0.37 | Yes |
Taking a walk | −2.83 | No |
5) Life Styles | ||
Whether smoked (ref. = no) | 0.42 | Yes |
Whether drank (ref. = no) | 1.10 | Yes |