Table 2: Linear Regression Results for Quality of Life Measures

Independent Variables Physical Health B (SE) (n = 630) Mental Health B (SE) (n = 623) Activity Limitations B (SE) (n = 625)

Race (Black) -0.04 (0.97) -2.55 (0.95)** 0.48 (0.99)
Race (Latino) 0.51 (1.73) -1.08 (1.73) -4.15 (1.81)*
Age -0.18 (0.03)*** -0.26 (0.03)*** -0.19 (0.03)***
Female -0.89 (1.00) 1.90 (0.99) -0.16 (1.03)
Less than HS education 0.50 (1.03) 0.70 (1.02) -0.20 (1.05)
BMI > 30 -0.07 (0.05) 2.30 (0.31) -0.01 (0.01)
Non-single relationship status -2.75 (0.89)** -3.55 (0.88)*** -2.65 (0.91)**
# comorbid conditions 3.15 (0.32)*** 2.30 (0.31)*** 2.37 (0.32)***

Adjusted R2 0.17 0.18 0.13

* p < .05
** p < .01
*** p < .001 (1-way ANOVA comparing racial/ethnic groups).
Note: Race (White = referent group).