- It may not directly rely on income
- It can also rely on:
  -  Wealth
  - Poverty
  - Educational Achievements
  - Occupation Prestige
- These need to be factored in when considering a family's health outcomes and QOL



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Sociodemographic factors can greatly influence the living conditions and QOL of caretakers and their disabled children. Families with disabled children face a greater financial burden than families with non-disabled children. Providing the basic necessities for these children is more costly, so it creates financial pressure.





Sociodemographic Factors

Isa, S. N. I., Ishak, I., Ab Rahman, A., Mohd Saat, N. Z., Che Din, N., Lubis, S. H., & Mohd Ismail, M. F. (2016). Health and quality of life among the caregivers of children with disabilities: A review of literature. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 23, 71-77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2016.07.007

Health and quality of life among the caregivers of children with
disabilities: A review of literature

- Suburban vs Rural Living
  - One does not indicate better QOL than the other
  - Each provide different Challenges
  -Impacts Day to Day living
- Transportation
  - Challenges are different based on disability and family support

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