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ArticleQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2025

Health-related quality of life and its association with socioeconomic status and mental health in 5- to 7-year-old children: a cross-sectional study.

Eva-Grethe Befus, Eirin Mølland, Sølvi Helseth, Thomas Westergren, Eirik Abildsnes, Milada Hagen, Sandra Nolte, Kristin Haraldstad

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Eva-Grethe BefusFaculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Agder, P.O. Box 422, 4604, Kristiansand, Norway. eva-grethe.befus@uia.no.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4577-8639
Eirin MøllandDepartment of Economics and Finance, School of Business and Law, University of Agder, P.O. Box 422, 4604, Kristiansand, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2403-936X
Sølvi HelsethFaculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Agder, P.O. Box 422, 4604, Kristiansand, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6411-9057
Thomas WestergrenFaculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Agder, P.O. Box 422, 4604, Kristiansand, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4253-1996
Eirik AbildsnesInstitute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Blindern, P.O. Box 1130, 0318, Oslo, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5454-8560
Milada HagenFaculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Agder, P.O. Box 422, 4604, Kristiansand, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8947-8649
Sandra NoltePerson-Centred Research, Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6185-9423
Kristin HaraldstadFaculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Agder, P.O. Box 422, 4604, Kristiansand, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7364-147X

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Aust-Agder Utviklings- og Kompetansefond 285009
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Abstract

purposeAssessing socioeconomic status (SES), mental health, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in young children is crucial for making informed health care decisions and identifying areas of intervention. The present study aimed to investigate potential associations between SES, mental health, and HRQoL in 5-7-year-old children.

methodThe present study included mother-reported health assessments for 621 children aged 5-7 years in Grade 1 collected between 2019 and 2023 as part of the Starting Right™ project. Online questionnaires were used to support public health nurses in assessing children's health status. HRQoL (KIDSCREEN-27, 5 subscales) and mental health [Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), 4 subscales] were assessed. Sociodemographic characteristics, sex, maternal education, and income were obtained from Statistics Norway. The data were analyzed using multiple robust regression.

resultsMother-reported mean scores for the KIDSCREEN-27 were within the normal range compared with European norms (8-11 years). However, for each KIDSCREEN-27 dimension, there were individuals whose mothers reported scores that were substantially lower than average. Having mental health problems, defined as being in the 80th and 90th percentiles of the SDQ Total problem score, was associated with 2.1-10.7-point lower KIDSCREEN-27 scores (p < 0.001-0.021), which was most noticeable in the KIDSCREEN-27 school environment subscale. Weak but significant positive associations were found between SES and HRQoL.

conclusionOur results provide important insights into the associations between SES, mental health, and HRQoL in young children. Given the strong association between mental health problems and HRQoL in Grade 1 children, the assessment of both is essential, so that early interventions, an improved caring environment, and nurturing support can be initiated.

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Health StatusMental HealthQuality of LifeSocial ClassChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleNorwaySurveys and Questionnaires(4–6) Health-related quality of lifeChildrenKIDSCREEN-27 proxy versionMental healthSocioeconomic statusStrength and difficulties questionnaire proxy version

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