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Health Risk Perceptions as Mediators of Socioeconomic Differentials in Health Behaviour

Jennifer E.C. Lee

University of Ottawa, Canada, jeclee{at}tricolour.queensu.ca

Louise Lemyre

University of Ottawa, Canada

Michelle C. Turner

University of Ottawa, Canada

Heather M. Orpana

Statistics Canada

Daniel Krewski

University of Ottawa, Canada

Differentials in health status and behaviour by socioeconomic status (SES) constitute a scientific and policy challenge. In this article, data from a national survey on Canadians' perceptions of population health risks were analysed to determine whether various types of health risk perceptions mediated SES differentials in health behaviour. As expected, health behaviours and risk perceptions both varied with SES. Results suggested a mediating role of health risk perceptions—particularly those of a social nature—in the association between SES and smoking. Findings underscore the importance of improving the social environment to fostering better lifestyle and health among disadvantaged individuals.

Key Words: health behaviour • health risk perception • social environment • socioeconomic health differentials

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 13, No. 8, 1082-1091 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105308095962
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