Self-Assessed Health Status and Morbidity Experiences Among College Students

11 Pages Posted: 9 Dec 2009

Date Written: December 6, 2009

Abstract

Self reported or self rated health is a situation of determining ones health status. Studies relating to it are scare in Africa. The present study examined its prevalence and its relationship with actual experience of morbidity. The study found that self rated health status is not common in Africa. It is also found that there is a relationship between self rated health status and actual experience of morbidity. It is recommended that the study should be encouraged and should be compared with clinical testing to find a policy framework.

Suggested Citation

Ugal, David Betelwhobel and Ugal, David Betelwhobel, Self-Assessed Health Status and Morbidity Experiences Among College Students (December 6, 2009). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1519448 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1519448

David Betelwhobel Ugal (Contact Author)

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