The United States index of socioeconomic deprivation for individuals (USiDep).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals experiencing socioeconomic deprivation consistently demonstrate poorer physical and mental health. Income alone is inadequate as a measure of socioeconomic status (SES); a better measure for assessing the deprivation status of individuals is needed.

Methods

The New Zealand Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation for Individuals, a validated, eight-item measure of deprivation, was modified to create the United States Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation for Individuals (USiDep). The questionnaire was administered to patients with major depressive disorder participating in two clinical trials. Spearman's correlation coefficients evaluated associations between USiDep scores with income and other measures associated with deprivation.

Results

The USiDep was

SUBMITTER: Dunlop BW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9355266 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature