Kislaya, IrinaRodrigues, Ana PaulaBarreto, MartaGaio, VâniaAntunes, LilianaSantos, Ana JoãoNamorado, SóniaGil, Ana PaulaDias, Carlos MatiasNunes, Baltazar2018-02-022019-02-012017-07-19http://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/4926This study compares self-reported and examination-based prevalence of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia using data from the Portuguese National Health Examination Survey (n=4911), that combines personal interview and clinical measurements. Sensitivity and specificity of self-reported hypertension and hypercholesterolemia were calculated, logistic regression was used to identify factors associated to incorrect self-reports. Self-reports of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia showed high specificity but low sensitivity. Age, education and use of healthcare services were associated to incorrect self-reports of both conditions. Adding objective measurements to self-reported data allow better understanding of socioeconomic inequalities in health.engHealth Examination SurveyHypertensionHypercholesterolemiaMeasurement ErrorINSEFInquérito Nacional de Saúde com Exame FísicoEstados de Saúde e de Doençaconference object