Social gradient in health-related quality of life among urban residents in Limassol, Cyprus
Journal
European Journal of Public Health
Date Issued
November 2018
DOI
10.1093/eurpub/cky213.109
Abstract
Background:
Unlike several European countries, there is lack of data on the extent and magnitude of social inequalities in health in Cyprus.
Methods:
A door-to-door survey of residents aged 45-64 (N = 450, 50:50 gender quota) across 45 randomly selected neighbourhoods from different city quarters, stratified by population density and proportion of adult residents with tertiary education. The SF-36 was used to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and differences in terms of educational attainment, income and occupational classification were explored.
Unlike several European countries, there is lack of data on the extent and magnitude of social inequalities in health in Cyprus.
Methods:
A door-to-door survey of residents aged 45-64 (N = 450, 50:50 gender quota) across 45 randomly selected neighbourhoods from different city quarters, stratified by population density and proportion of adult residents with tertiary education. The SF-36 was used to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and differences in terms of educational attainment, income and occupational classification were explored.
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