Disparities in Health-Related Quality of Life Among People With Coronary Heart Disease
Author Information
Author(s): Hayes Donald K. MD, MPH, Greenlund Kurt J. PhD, Denny Clark H. PhD, Croft Janet B. PhD, Keenan Nora L. PhD, Neyer Jonathan R. MD
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypothesis
This study examined disparities in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among adults with self-reported coronary heart disease (CHD).
Conclusion
There are significant disparities in health-related quality of life among people with coronary heart disease based on sex, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
Supporting Evidence
- 35,378 adults self-reported CHD in the study.
- 46.9% of participants with CHD reported fair/poor health.
- 41.0% reported 14 or more total unhealthy days.
- Women with CHD reported similar unhealthy days compared to men.
Takeaway
People with heart disease may feel differently about their health based on their race, gender, and how much money they make.
Methodology
The study used data from the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to analyze health-related quality of life among adults with self-reported CHD.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may lead to overestimation or underestimation of health status.
Limitations
The study is based on self-reported data, which may be subject to recall bias, and it does not account for treatment or severity of CHD.
Participant Demographics
Participants included adults aged 18 years or older with self-reported CHD, with a focus on racial/ethnic and socioeconomic characteristics.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI, 13.6-14.1
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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