A multilevel analysis of the prevalence and factors associated with multimorbidity in South Africa using 2016 Demographic and Health Survey data
Matthew Hazell,
Andre Pascal Kengne,
Paramjit Gill
et al.
Abstract:Multimorbidity in Sub-Saharan Africa is under researched and includes distinct disease combinations to those seen in high income countries. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of multimorbidity in South Africa, as well as the associated individual, area-level and contextual factors. Multilevel logistic regression analyses were conducted on nationally representative 2016 South Africa Demographic Health Survey Data. The sample included 5,342 individuals (level 1) who completed … Show more
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