Table 3.
Bivariate associations between AL and domains of chronic stress with lifestyle factors
| Variables | Current smoker | Alcohol consumption (drinks/month) | Fiber (grams/day) | Fat (grams/day) | Exercise (METs/week) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allostatic load | −0.017 | −0.216*** | −0.009 | 0.033 | −0.127** |
| Personal health problems | −0.058 | −0.044 | 0.020 | −0.020 | 0.001 |
| Health problems—family member | 0.013 | 0.004 | −0.022 | 0.009 | 0.035 |
| Drug/alcohol problems—family member | −0.064 | 0.011 | 0.008 | 0.030 | 0.022 |
| Work stress | 0.023 | 0.139** | −0.020 | 0.097* | 0.012 |
| Financial strain | −0.014 | −0.085 | −0.083 | 0.057 | −0.075 |
| Housing problems | −0.055 | 0.003 | 0.035 | −0.013 | 0.052 |
| Caregiving stress | −0.069 | −0.045 | 0.006 | 0.042 | 0.059 |
| Relationship stress | −0.017 | 0.108* | −0.037 | 0.148*** | 0.032 |
*p < 0.10; **p < 0.05; ***p < 0.01