Table 4. Summary of Hierarchical Regression Analysis for Self-Rated Health Predicting MMSE after Adjusting for Demographic Variables and History of Medical Illnesses.
| IV | β | R2 | R2change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | .17* | ||
| Age | −.32** | ||
| Gender | −.05 | ||
| Marital Status | .11 | ||
| Education | .16 | ||
| Step 2 | .17 | .00 | |
| Age | −.32* | ||
| Gender | −.05 | ||
| Marital Status | .11 | ||
| Education | .16 | ||
| History of Medical Illnesses | .02 | ||
| Step 3 | .25 | .08* | |
| Age | −.31* | ||
| Gender | .08 | ||
| Marital Status | .08 | ||
| Education | .12 | ||
| History of Medical Illnesses | .04 | ||
| Self-Rated Health | .32* |
Note. IV = Independent Variable; MMSE = Mini Mental Status Exam.
*
p < .05
**
p < .01
***
p < .001