The Effects of Subjective Socioeconomic Status and Social Capital on Self-rated Health and Perceived Quality of Life: A Cross-sectional Survey-based Study in a Minority Group in Iran
Objectives The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of subjective socioeconomic status and social capital on self-rated health and quality of life among a minority group in Iran. Methods This cross-sectional study involved 800 individuals from a minority group in Iran. The sampling method...
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| Language: | English |
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Korean Society for Preventive Medicine
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health |
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| Online Access: | http://jpmph.org/upload/pdf/jpmph-24-210.pdf |
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| Summary: | Objectives The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of subjective socioeconomic status and social capital on self-rated health and quality of life among a minority group in Iran. Methods This cross-sectional study involved 800 individuals from a minority group in Iran. The sampling method was clustering, and data collection was conducted using a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 18 and Stata version 8. Results The results of logistic regression analysis revealed that subjective socioeconomic status (odds ratio [OR], 1.47; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.34 to 1.61), belonging and empathy (OR, 1.09; 95% CI, 1.03 to 1.15), and trust (OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.00 to 1.13) significantly impacted the quality of life. Additionally, the logistic regression analysis for factors influencing self–rated health demonstrated significant effects for the age group of 31–50 years (OR, 0.59; 95% CI, 0.38 to 0.91), gender (OR, 0.65; 95% CI, 0.46 to 0.92), academic education (OR, 2.00; 95% CI, 1.22 to 3.26), subjective socioeconomic status (OR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.16 to 1.38), chronic disease (OR, 4.52; 95% CI, 2.49 to 8.19), belonging and empathy (OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.11), and participation (OR, 1.12; 95% CI, 1.00 to 1.24). Conclusions The findings indicate that bonding social capital significantly influences health levels and quality of life. Focusing on delegating local responsibilities to community members and striving to promote participation in health programs, along with increasing the socioeconomic status of minority groups, can effectively improve their health and quality of life. |
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| ISSN: | 1975-8375 2233-4521 |