Son preference and health disparities in developing countries
SSM - Population Health • Vol/Iss. 17 • Elsevier Ltd • • Published In • Pages: 101036 •
By Le, Kien, Nguyen, My
Hypothesis
Disadvantaged families with preference for sons will predict higher health disparities between sons and daughters.
Note
Health disparities are measured according to mean of the variation of weight- and height-for-age z-scores among female and male children. While the degree of disadvantaged backgrounds is assessed according to the mother's locational status, educational attainment, and family's wealth.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regression analysis | Supported | p < 0.01 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Health disparities between sons and daughters | Dependent | Anthropometry |
| Disadvantaged families with son's preference | Independent | Standard Of Living, Status Of Children |