The Prevalence and Correlates of Disability in Singapore: Results from a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The study aims to estimate the prevalence of disability and the association of disability with socio-demographic correlates and health outcomes among the Singapore population.

Methods

Face-to-face interviews were conducted with a representative sample of Singapore's population. Using the Washington Group's questionnaire, disability was defined using both the 'standard' (a lot of difficulty or higher in one or more domains) and the 'wider' threshold (of 'some' or greater difficulty). Data on socio-demographic correlates, self-reported lifestyle, physical activity, chronic conditions, and health-related quality of life were also collected.

Results

The prevalence of any disability using the standard threshold was 3.1% (95% CI: 2.4-4.1). When separated by disabi

SUBMITTER: Subramaniam M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8701250 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature