Social gradient in health-related quality of life among urban middle-age residents in Limassol, Cyprus: research article.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social inequalities in health threaten social cohesion and their investigation is an important research field. Monitoring the health of the population is necessary to identify health needs, design programs focused in people's needs and to evaluate the effectiveness of health policies.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey using primary data was applied. The study investigated the size and the extent of social inequalities in quality of life and health behaviours in Limassol, Cyprus. Data collection was done door-to-door in the form of survey interviews. The sample consisted of 450 residents aged 45-64 across 45 randomly selected neighbourhoods, that met the selection criteria. The tools used were: Demographic questionnaire, SF 36 Questionnaire, IPAQ- International Phys

SUBMITTER: Ellina P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8008686 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature