Effect of personality traits on socioeconomic inequalities in health, a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to estimate the effects of positive personality traits (PTs) in income and self-rated dental and general health (SRDH and SRGH) associations in a large South Australian sample.

Methods

Cross-sectional analyses were conducted using self-reported data collected from 3578 adults (2015-2016). Multivariable regression models assessed the main effects and interactions of the Ten-Item Personality Inventory (TIPI) and income with SRDH and SRGH. Prevalence ratios (PR) of poor health ratings were estimated using Poisson regression.

Results

Among all respondents, high-income individuals with stronger Conscientiousness scores had the lowest prevalence of poor SRGH (0.8%), while those with stronger Extraversion (2.9%) and Agreeableness scores (3.4%) had

SUBMITTER: Zakershahrak M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10946537 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature