Quality of Life of Women with Disabilities Based on Employment Status
Author Information
Author(s): Andreja Barišin, Tomislav Benjak, Gorka Vuletić
Primary Institution: Croatian National Institute of Public Health
Hypothesis
Does employment status affect the health-related quality of life of women with disabilities?
Conclusion
Employed women with disabilities have a higher health-related quality of life compared to their unemployed counterparts.
Supporting Evidence
- Unemployed women with disabilities scored lower on all health-related quality of life domains compared to employed women.
- Family was identified as the most important factor contributing to life satisfaction for both groups.
- Employment is a significant determinant of quality of life and health for women with disabilities.
Takeaway
Women with disabilities who have jobs feel better about their lives than those who don't. Family support is also very important for their happiness.
Methodology
The study compared 160 employed and 158 unemployed women with disabilities using the WHO Quality of Life questionnaire.
Potential Biases
The study relied on voluntary responses, which may introduce self-selection bias.
Limitations
The sample of unemployed women was not randomly selected, which may affect the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
The median age of employed women was 40.5 years and 35.9 years for unemployed women; most employed women were married while most unemployed were unmarried.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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