Table 2.
Classification and definition of independent variables.
| Variable | Definition | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Predisposing factors | Gender | 0 = Male | Male |
| 1 = Female | |||
| Age | |||
| Marital status | 0 = No spouse | No spouse | |
| 1 = Spouse | |||
| 2 = Others | |||
| Enabling factors | Education level | 0 = Under elementary school | Under elementary school |
| 1 = Middle & high school | |||
| 2 = Over college | |||
| Household income | 1–5 quantile | 1-quantile | |
| Economic activity | 0 = No | No | |
| 1 = Yes | |||
| Insurance type | 0 = Medical aid | Medical aid | |
| 1 = National Health Insurance | |||
| Need factors | Chronic disease | 0 = No | No |
| 1 = Yes | |||
| Disability | 0 = No | No | |
| 1 = Yes | |||