Chan, K. L., Lo, C. K. M., Ho, F. K., Chen, Q., Chen, M. and Ip, P. (2021) Modifiable factors for the trajectory of health-related quality of life among youth growing up in poverty: a prospective cohort study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(17), 9221. (doi: 10.3390/ijerph18179221) (PMID:34501815) (PMCID:PMC8431388)
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Abstract
Poverty is a decisive risk factor for poor health and well-being, and its negative consequences could be more severe and substantial among children. Understanding the factors associated with improvement in well-being is vital to design interventions. This is a prospective cohort study of 546 youth growing up in families in poverty in Hong Kong. All participants were assessed twice, in 2016 and 2019, in regard to their physical and mental health, as well as for different economic, social, and psychological variables. The results show that approximately 41% experienced an improvement in their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Findings from the logistic regression analyses suggest that the health and development of youth in poverty may be restored by promoting social support, a sense of hope, future orientation, job stability, and money management practices, such as savings, during childhood and adolescence. The findings shed light on future policy making and forms of service development that could help to end the vicious cycle of poverty and hampered health.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Additional Information: | The work described in this paper was supported by the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. |
Keywords: | Poverty, child, health-related quality of life. |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Ho, Dr Frederick |
Creator Roles: | |
Authors: | Chan, K. L., Lo, C. K. M., Ho, F. K., Chen, Q., Chen, M., and Ip, P. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Public Health |
Journal Name: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
Publisher: | MDPI |
ISSN: | 1661-7827 |
ISSN (Online): | 1660-4601 |
Published Online: | 01 September 2021 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2021 The Authors |
First Published: | First published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18(17): 9221 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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