The Influence of Social Economic Factors on the Health Quality of West Sumatera Population

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of income, education, number of dependents, age, type of work, employment sector, marital status, health insurance, home environment and area of ​​residence on the health quality of the population of West Sumatra.The population in this study were all heads of households in West Sumatra. The data in the study came from the Central Bureau of Statistics in the form of the 2019 National Socio-Economic Survey (Susenas). The data analysis method was carried out by logistic regression. The results of this study concluded that jenis gender, age, marital status, home environment, income, health insurance, education level, type of work and sector of work determine the quality of health of the population of West Sumatra. Whereas the area of ​​residence does not determine the quality of health of the population of West Sumatra. The suggestions that can be put forward in this research are expected to the government to educate the public about the importance of sanitation for health. provide decent work opportunities for the community. With the availability of jobs, it will be able to increase people's income so that they are able and understand the quality of their health.