Key result
Low socioeconomic status was associated with poor glycemic control (OR 1.38), a relationship significantly mediated by non-adherence to medication (AOR 1.07), diet (AOR 1.04), depressive symptoms (AOR 1.05), and irregular clinic visits (AOR 1.04).
Why the study?
Although low socioeconomic status is linked to poor glycemic control, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.
What factors mediate the association between low socioeconomic status and poor glycemic control in adult type 2 diabetes patients?
Comparison
Low socioeconomic status vs higher socioeconomic status
Design
Baseline survey of a multicenter prospective cohort study
Authors
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Supports addressing adherence, diet, and depression in low-SES diabetes; hypothesis-generating for glycemic outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=500)
Yes
What factors mediate the association between low socioeconomic status and poor glycemic control in adult type 2 diabetes patients?
Odds Ratio: 1.38 (95% CI 1.21–1.48)
Absolute Event Rate: 82.6% vs 58.3%
Modifiable factors such as medication non-adherence, poor diet, depressive symptoms, and irregular clinic visits mediate the link between low socioeconomic status and poor glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.
Rahman et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 diabetes (n=500). Low socioeconomic status vs. High socioeconomic status was evaluated on Poor glycemic control (OR 1.38, 95% CI 1.21-1.48). Low socioeconomic status was associated with poor glycemic control (OR 1.38), a relationship significantly mediated by non-adherence to medication (AOR 1.07), diet (AOR 1.04), depressive symptoms (AOR 1.05), and irregular clinic visits (AOR 1.04).
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