Determinants of self-rated health in socioeconomically disadvantaged women: a cross-sectional study in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To reduce potential health disparities, it is critical to recognize health determinants among socioeconomically disadvantaged women. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the determinants of self-rated health in socioeconomically disadvantaged women supported by a Relief Foundation (RF).

Method

This cross-sectional study was conducted on women in Iran who were supported by a RF as an aided institute. We collected demographic and socioeconomic data, as well as information on physical, mental, and social health and self-rated health status. Data analysis was performed by random forest, classification and regression tree (CART) techniques, and gamma regression.

Results

The mean age of the 556 included disadvantaged women was 42.8 ± 12.4 years, and the mean self-r

SUBMITTER: Azmand S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11847348 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature