Socioeconomic status is not associated with health-related quality of life in a group of overweight middle-aged men

Socioeconomic status is not associated with health-related quality of life in a group of overweight middle-aged men

Socioeconomic status is a known determinant of health. In secondary data analyses, we assessed whether socioeconomic status affected health-related quality of life in a group of overweight (body mass index 25–30 kg/m2) middle-aged (45.9 ± 5.4 years) men, recruited in Auckland (New Zealand). Health-r...

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Main Authors: José G.B. Derraik, Benjamin B. Albert, Martin de Bock, Éadaoin M. Butler, Paul L. Hofman, Wayne S. Cutfield
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-07-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Male
Wealth
Socioeconomic status
Deprivation
Neighbourhood
Adult
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/5193.pdf
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spelling doaj-caeaaffc4b634b4abb15143a60aa09302020-11-25T00:08:57ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592018-07-016e519310.7717/peerj.5193Socioeconomic status is not associated with health-related quality of life in a group of overweight middle-aged menJosé G.B. Derraik0Benjamin B. Albert1Martin de Bock2Éadaoin M. Butler3Paul L. Hofman4Wayne S. Cutfield5Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandLiggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandLiggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandLiggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandLiggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandLiggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandSocioeconomic status is a known determinant of health. In secondary data analyses, we assessed whether socioeconomic status affected health-related quality of life in a group of overweight (body mass index 25–30 kg/m2) middle-aged (45.9 ± 5.4 years) men, recruited in Auckland (New Zealand). Health-related quality of life was assessed with SF-36v2 three times: at baseline, and 12 and 30 weeks later. Socioeconomic status was determined by geo-coded deprivation scores derived from current address using the New Zealand Index of Deprivation 2006 (NZDep2006), as well as capital value of residence. Univariable and multivariable analyses showed no associations between measures of socioeconomic status and any mental or physical health domains. Our findings may reflect the fact that these men are not currently experiencing comorbidities associated with overweight.https://peerj.com/articles/5193.pdfMaleWealthSocioeconomic statusDeprivationNeighbourhoodAdult
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author José G.B. Derraik
Benjamin B. Albert
Martin de Bock
Éadaoin M. Butler
Paul L. Hofman
Wayne S. Cutfield
spellingShingle José G.B. Derraik
Benjamin B. Albert
Martin de Bock
Éadaoin M. Butler
Paul L. Hofman
Wayne S. Cutfield
Socioeconomic status is not associated with health-related quality of life in a group of overweight middle-aged men
PeerJ
Male
Wealth
Socioeconomic status
Deprivation
Neighbourhood
Adult
author_facet José G.B. Derraik
Benjamin B. Albert
Martin de Bock
Éadaoin M. Butler
Paul L. Hofman
Wayne S. Cutfield
author_sort José G.B. Derraik
title Socioeconomic status is not associated with health-related quality of life in a group of overweight middle-aged men
title_short Socioeconomic status is not associated with health-related quality of life in a group of overweight middle-aged men
title_full Socioeconomic status is not associated with health-related quality of life in a group of overweight middle-aged men
title_fullStr Socioeconomic status is not associated with health-related quality of life in a group of overweight middle-aged men
title_full_unstemmed Socioeconomic status is not associated with health-related quality of life in a group of overweight middle-aged men
title_sort socioeconomic status is not associated with health-related quality of life in a group of overweight middle-aged men
publisher PeerJ Inc.
series PeerJ
issn 2167-8359
publishDate 2018-07-01
description Socioeconomic status is a known determinant of health. In secondary data analyses, we assessed whether socioeconomic status affected health-related quality of life in a group of overweight (body mass index 25–30 kg/m2) middle-aged (45.9 ± 5.4 years) men, recruited in Auckland (New Zealand). Health-related quality of life was assessed with SF-36v2 three times: at baseline, and 12 and 30 weeks later. Socioeconomic status was determined by geo-coded deprivation scores derived from current address using the New Zealand Index of Deprivation 2006 (NZDep2006), as well as capital value of residence. Univariable and multivariable analyses showed no associations between measures of socioeconomic status and any mental or physical health domains. Our findings may reflect the fact that these men are not currently experiencing comorbidities associated with overweight.
topic Male
Wealth
Socioeconomic status
Deprivation
Neighbourhood
Adult
url https://peerj.com/articles/5193.pdf
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