Examining the Relationships Between Social Determinants of Health and Health-related Quality of Life Among Individuals Living with HIV

Authors

Yung-Chen Jen Chiu, CUNY Hunter CollegeFollow
K B. Boomer, Bucknell UniversityFollow
Liza Conyers, Penn State UniversityFollow
Yili Wang, Bucknell University
Mark Misrok, National Working Positive Coalition

Publication Date

Winter 2021

Description

Purpose

The current study examined the relationships between health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and social determinants of health (SDH), which are the individual and structural factors that contribute to health outcomes.

Method

A hierarchical general linear model was used to assess the sequential effect of the SDH on the scores of the Short Form-12 among people living with HIV.

Results

Results show that many psychosocial, medical, demographic, financial, and vocational factors are significant predictors of HRQOL.

Conclusions

Gaining a deeper understanding of the impact of SDH on HRQOL is critical for rehabilitation counselors to develop effective assessments and interventions.

Journal

Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education

Volume

35

Issue

3

First Page

168

Last Page

184

Department

Mathematics

Link to Published Version

https://connect.springerpub.com/content/sgrrrpe/35/3/168

DOI

10.1891/RE-21-27

Recommended Citation

Chiu, Yung-Chen Jen; Boomer, K B.; Conyers, Liza; Wang, Yili; and Misrok, Mark. "Examining the Relationships Between Social Determinants of Health and Health-related Quality of Life Among Individuals Living with HIV." (2021) : 168-184.