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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY IN ADULT PRIMARY CARE PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE CHRONIC DISEASES

Abstract:

Introduction: Social determinants of health are critical threats to health. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between social determinants of health and functional capacity in adult primary care patients with multiple chronic conditions. Methods: We obtained cross-sectional data from 2763 adults with chronic medical and behavioral conditions through a survey. Results: The prevalence of 1 or more insecurities was reported in 29% of participants, including food (13%), housing (3%) or financial (25%). Functional capacity ranged from 2.74 to 9.89 metabolic equivalents. Conclusions: Among primary care patients with chronic disease, social determinants of health are associated with worse functional capacity, independent of other social and demographic factors.