Table 3 Tobit regression analysis of the factors affecting EQ-5D index scores of Shidu parents.
From: Factors associated with the quality of life of Chinese parents who have lost their only child
Independent variables | Reference | Coefficient | 95% CI | t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Constant | 1.034 | 0.896 to 1.172 | 14.76 | < 0.001 | |
Age | |||||
 < 60 | ≥ 60 | 0.037 | − 0.006 to 0.081 | 1.68 | 0.093 |
City | |||||
 Wuhu | Anshun | − 0.043 | − 0.098 to 0.012 | − 1.54 | 0.123 |
 Hangzhou | Anshun | 0.077 | 0.017 to 0.137 | 2.51 | 0.012 |
Having grandchildren | |||||
 No | Yes | − 0.034 | − 0.086 to 0.017 | − 1.31 | 0.192 |
Marital status | |||||
 Married | Divorced/bereaved of one’s spouse | 0.072 | 0.033 to 0.110 | 3.64 | < 0.001 |
Education level | |||||
 Junior high school and below | College and above | − 0.150 | − 0.231 to − 0.069 | − 3.65 | < 0.001 |
 Senior high school | College and above | − 0.136 | − 0.224 to − 0.048 | − 3.03 | 0.003 |
Number of diseases | |||||
 0 | ≥ 3 | 0.145 | 0.082 to 0.208 | 4.54 | < 0.001 |
 1 | ≥ 3 | 0.126 | 0.071 to 0.181 | 4.48 | < 0.001 |
 2 | ≥ 3 | 0.045 | − 0.008 to 0.098 | 1.67 | 0.096 |
Self-reported health status | |||||
 Good | Poor | 0.128 | 0.065 to 0.191 | 3.99 | < 0.001 |
 Moderate | Poor | 0.106 | 0.049 to 0.162 | 3.66 | < 0.001 |
SSRS score | − 0.001 | − 0.003 to 0.002 | − 0.38 | 0.706 | |
 GDS score | − 0.015 | − 0.018 to − 0.011 | − 7.48 | < 0.001 | |