An exploration of the sociodemographic and health conditions associated with self-rated wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults

A. Gall; A. Diaz; G. Garvey; K. Anderson; D. Lindsay; K. Howard

doi:10.1186/s13104-021-05794-3

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An exploration of the sociodemographic and health conditions associated with self-rated wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults

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An exploration of the sociodemographic and health conditions associated with self-rated wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults

A. Gall, A. Diaz, G. Garvey, K. Anderson, D. Lindsay and K. Howard

BMC research notes, Vol.14(1), pp.1-8

02/10/2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-021-05794-3

PMID: 34600592

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Biology

Life Sciences & Biomedicine

Life Sciences & Biomedicine - Other Topics

Multidisciplinary Sciences

Science & Technology

Science & Technology - Other Topics

Wellbeing

Quality of Life

Indigenous peoples

Visual analogue scale

Australia

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Sociodemographic

Mental health

Comorbidities

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.

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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 University
A. Diaz - Charles Darwin University
G. Garvey - University of Sydney
K. Anderson - Charles Darwin University
D. Lindsay - Charles Darwin University
K. 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
Academic Unit: National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

An exploration of the sociodemographic and health conditions associated with self-rated wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults

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