Health Effects of Education, Socioeconomic Status and Domestic Gender Inequity in Sweden
Author Information
Author(s): Susan P. Phillips, Anne Hammarström
Primary Institution: School of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada; Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå Centre for Gender Studies in Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
Hypothesis
How do perceived gender inequities, education, and financial strain affect self-reported health outcomes in men and women?
Conclusion
Perceived domestic gender inequity significantly impacts men's health, while for women, education and financial strain are more contributory.
Supporting Evidence
- Men had lower education but experienced less financial strain and gender inequity.
- Low education and financial strain detracted from health.
- Perceived domestic gender inequity significantly impacts men's health.
Takeaway
This study found that men are more affected by unfairness at home when it comes to their health, while women are more influenced by their education and money problems.
Methodology
The study used data from the Northern Swedish Cohort, analyzing self-reported health in relation to education, financial strain, and perceived gender inequity.
Potential Biases
The measure of gender inequity was subjective and did not identify the direction of that inequity.
Limitations
The study's population is relatively homogeneous, which may limit generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Participants were cohabiting or married individuals from a medium-sized industrial town in Northern Sweden.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI for ORs
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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