Table 2.
Associations in multivariate logistic regression analyses between sociodemographic measures with self-rated good health and good quality of life among unemployed persons receiving benefits at enrolment in the study (n=4308)
| Variables | Self-rated good health* OR (95% CI) | Quality of life* OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (women) |
0.87 (0.73–1.04) |
1.07 (0.92–1.23) |
| Age |
|
|
| 18–34 years |
1 |
1 |
| 35–44 years |
0.77 (0.61–0.98) |
0.89 (0.73–1.08) |
| 45–54 years |
0.92 (0.71–1.19) |
0.97 (0.78–1.19) |
| 55–65 years |
0.83 (0.63–1.08) |
1.72 (1.35–2.18) |
| Education level |
|
|
| Low |
1 |
1 |
| Intermediate |
1.20 (0.99–1.45) |
1.16 (0.99–1.36) |
| High |
1.37 (1.10–1.70) |
1.41 (1.18–1.69) |
| Ethnicity (Native Dutch) |
1.17 (0.96–1.42) |
1.59 (1.35–1.88) |
| No children <12 years |
0.80 (0.65–0.99) |
0.80 (0.67–0.96) |
| Marital status (living with partner) |
1.50 (1.26–1.79) |
1.67 (1.43–1.94) |
| Social security benefit |
1 |
1 |
| Unemployment benefit | 2.68 (2.21–3.26) | 2.66 (2.40–3.17) |
*Adjusted for sex, age, education, ethnic background, parenthood, marital status and benefit type.
OR, Odds ratio; CI, Confidence interval.