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COMPARATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF STUDY PARTICIPANTS DEPENDING ON THEIR SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC
H Galstyan1, A Sargsyan1, A Sahakyan1
11L.A. Orbeli Institute of Physiology, National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia.
Georgian Medical News
|July 30, 2025
Summary
Quality of life (QoL) is influenced by non-medical factors. Socio-demographic disparities impact QoL, with women, older adults, and those facing stress, inactivity, and poor financial status reporting lower scores.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Quality of life (QoL) is a crucial public health indicator, encompassing social, psychological, and environmental factors beyond clinical outcomes.
- Non-medical determinants significantly influence an individual's overall well-being and perceived health status.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the associations between socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, and quality of life in the adult population.
- To identify key non-medical determinants impacting QoL.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 180 adults aged 16-60.
- Quality of life (QoL) assessed using a modified Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36).
- Socio-demographic and lifestyle data collected via questionnaire; analyzed using Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis H tests.
Main Results:
- Women and older adults reported lower QoL.
- Lower QoL associated with stress, inactivity, poor housing, low financial status, widowhood, and inadequate nutrition.
- Mental health, vitality, and general health were the most affected QoL domains.
Conclusions:
- Socio-demographic factors significantly influence QoL and can bias population-based research.
- Public health and social care professionals must consider these disparities for accurate and equitable assessments.
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