Self-reported health and socioeconomic status: results from a population-based study in Tehran Iran - Payesh (Health Monitor)
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Self-reported health and socioeconomic status: results from a population-based study in Tehran, Iran. Payesh 2003; 2 (3) :187-193
URL: http://payeshjournal.ir/article-1-834-en.html
Abstract:   (5696 Views)
Objective(s): To investigate the relation between social class and self-reported health among the general population in Tehran.
Material & Methods: Using a multi-stage cluster sampling method in all, 4163 healthy individuals aged
15 years and over were interviewed. Social class was measured using two indicators: Area of residence and years of formal education. Health status was measured using Short Form Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36).
Results: The mean age of the respondents was 35.1 (sd: 16) years. 52% were female, mostly married (58%) and the mean years of formal education for whole population was I O (SD:  4.5). Overall, women reported poorer health (P<0/001). The results showed that there was a significant difference between educational level, area of residence and self-reported health. In other words: those with higher education rated their health better than those with lower education (P<0/00 I) and living in different areas affect the people perception of health (p<0/00 I).
Conclusion: The study findings suggest that perception of health is highly associated with people socioeconomic background.
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type of study: Descriptive |
Accepted: 2018/11/28 | Published: 2003/07/15

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