Socioeconomic determinants of mental health outcomes among Hawaii adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Socioeconomic factors play a critical role in influencing mental health outcomes, particularly during periods of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. In Hawai'i, working adults face unique challenges related to employment, food security, and trust in community safety measures, which may exacerbate risks for depression, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation. Understanding the interplay of these factors is crucial to addressing mental health disparities and informing targeted policy interventions.

Methods

This study analyzed data from 2,270 adults aged 18 to 65 residing in Hawai'i, collected in 2022. Using probit regression models and conditional inference decision trees, the study assessed the impact of 15 socioeconomic and demographic factors on mental health ou

SUBMITTER: Juarez R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11891065 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature