Table 3.
Estimated strength of association (odds ratios) between indicators of perceptions of neighborhood quality, social and civic participation and the positive self-rated health of british adults with and without intellectual disability
| Variable | Intellectual disability (n = 299) | No intellectual disability (n = 22,927) |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | ||
| Neighborhood quality: High | 2.02* (1.07-3.81) | 1.99*** (1.81-2.18) |
| Medium | 1.99 (0.94-4.22) | 1.67*** (1.49-1.88) |
| Low (reference) | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Crime not a big worry | 2.22* (1.03-4.78) | 2.31*** (2.06-2.60) |
| Feels safe outside in dark | 2.15** (1.27-3.64) | 1.90*** (1.75-2.07) |
| Can access local services when needed | 4.45* (1.22-16.21) | 2.10*** (1.72-2.57) |
| Civic & Social Participation | ||
| Member of civic organization | 0.87 (0.43-1.76) | 1.69*** (1.56-1.83) |
| Employed 16+ hours per week | 4.92** (1.88-12.83) | 2.10*** (1.94-2.27) |
| Easy to visit family | 1.36 (0.81-2.28) | 1.31*** (1.22-1.42) |
| Two or more close friends | 1.36 (0.79-2.34) | 1.90*** (1.70-2.12) |
| Goes out socially | 1.88* (1.05-3.37) | 2.01*** (1.83-2.21) |
*p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001.
Estimates adjusted to take account of effects of gender, age, having children and socio-economic disadvantage.