Health Inequalities by Sexual Orientation: Results from the 2016-2017 Barcelona Health Survey.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess health inequalities by sexual attraction in the 2016-2017 Barcelona population, stratifying by sex. Methods: Data came from the 2016-2017 Barcelona Health Survey, where 3362 adults answered among other instruments the EuroQol-5 dimensions-5 levels (EQ-5D-5L), which measures five dimensions and summarizes health-related quality of life into a single utility index score. To assess health differences by sexual attraction, we constructed Tobit models for the EQ-5D index score and Poisson regression models for the EQ-5D dimensions. Nested models were constructed to examine the mediating role of discrimination and health-related variables. Results: After adjusting for sociodemographic variables, women feeling

SUBMITTER: Marti-Pastor M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9639238 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature