Table 1 Variables and assignments
Variables | Assignments |
|---|---|
Dependent variable | |
Annually free physical examination | 0 = no; 1 = yes |
Follow-up services | 0 = no; 1 = yes |
Health record | 0 = no; 1 = yes |
Independent variable | |
physical status | 1 = cannot self-care; 2 = unhealthy but can self-care; 3 = generally healthy; 4 = healthy; |
Health | |
hypertension/diabetes | 1 = no; 2 = yes |
Economic factors | |
Monthly household income after tax | 1 = < ¥5000; 2 = ¥5000–10,000; 3= > ¥10,000 |
Migration | |
migrating for employment | 1 = no; 2 = yes |
migrating for offspring | 1 = no; 2 = yes |
migrating duration | 1 = < 5 years; 2 = 5–10 years; 3= > 10 years |
migrating range | 1 = cross-county;2 = cross-city; 3 = cross-provincial; 4 = cross-border |
willingness for long-stay | 1 = no; 2 = yes |
Family | |
receiving care from offspring | 1 = no; 2 = yes |
Social support | |
numbers of local friends | 1 = 0; 2 = 1–5; 3= > 5 |