Journal article
An exploration of the sociodemographic and health conditions associated with self-rated wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults
BMC research notes, Vol.14(1), pp.1-8
02/10/2021
PMID: 34600592
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Abstract
Objective
To identify sociodemographic factors and health conditions associated with self-rated wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults. Participants were recruited via investigator networks and an online panel provider with an established nationwide panel of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults. Those interested were invited to complete a survey that included an assessment of wellbeing using a visual analogue scale. Data was collected from October–November 2019 and August–September 2020. Exploratory analyses were conducted to ascertain factors associated with self-rated wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults.
Results
Having more than enough money to last until next pay day, full-time employment, completion of grade 12, having a partner, and living with others were significantly associated with higher wellbeing among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults. A self-reported history of depression, anxiety, other mental health conditions, heart disease, or disability were associated with lower self-rated wellbeing scores. Our findings indicate a need for further investigation among these socioeconomic and patient groups to identify how to improve and support the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults.
Details
- Title
- An exploration of the sociodemographic and health conditions associated with self-rated wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults
- Creators
- A. Gall - Charles Darwin UniversityA. Diaz - Charles Darwin UniversityG. Garvey - The University of SydneyK. Anderson - Charles Darwin UniversityD. Lindsay - Charles Darwin UniversityK. Howard - University of Sydney
- Publication Details
- BMC research notes, Vol.14(1), pp.1-8
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 8
- Grant note
- 1125434 / National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC); National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia 1125434 / NHMRC; National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia TACTICS Postgraduate Scholarship 1176651 / NHMRC Investigator Grant; National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia 1153027 / NHMRC funded Centre of Research Excellence (CRE); National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia 1153027 / TACTICS CRE APP1168150 / NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship; National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia
- Identifiers
- 991013072492002368
- Copyright
- © The Author(s) 2021. Open Access. This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
- Academic Unit
- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article