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Economic and Social Standing of Individuals in Iran Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis Publisher Pubmed



Ghadiri F1 ; Sahraian MA1 ; Ashtari F2 ; Baghbanian SM3 ; Majdinasab N4 ; Hatamian H5 ; Faraji F6 ; Bayati A7 ; Sharifipour E8 ; Jalali N9 ; Mozhdehipanah H10 ; Kamali H11 ; Ayoubi S1 ; Eskandarieh S1 Show All Authors
Authors
  1. Ghadiri F1
  2. Sahraian MA1
  3. Ashtari F2
  4. Baghbanian SM3
  5. Majdinasab N4
  6. Hatamian H5
  7. Faraji F6
  8. Bayati A7
  9. Sharifipour E8
  10. Jalali N9
  11. Mozhdehipanah H10
  12. Kamali H11
  13. Ayoubi S1
  14. Eskandarieh S1
  15. Moghadasi AN1
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Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Multiple Sclerosis Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Neurology, Booalicina Hospital, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
  4. 4. Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
  7. 7. Department of Neurology, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Shahrekord, Iran
  8. 8. Department of Neurology, Shohada Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  9. 9. Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
  10. 10. Department of Neurology, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
  11. 11. Neurology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine Published:2023


Abstract

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) may be affected by socioeconomic status (SES). This study aims to explore the determinants of SES among Iranian patients with MS and examine how these factors relate to disability and disease progression. Methods: All patients with MS listed in the nationwide MS registry of Iran (NMSRI) until January 8, 2022, were included in this population-based study. Results: Among the 5153 patients, most were female (74.5%), married (70.8%), and did not hold an academic degree (53.8%). Unemployment (OR: 3.75) and being unmarried (OR: 2.60) were significantly associated with Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) ≥ 6, and the time to progression was shorter in the unemployed group (P value: 0.03). There was also a significant negative correlation between the time to progression and the age at disease onset. Conclusion: The study suggests that providing financial and social support to MS patients and their families through investment could reduce both individual and societal burdens. ©2023 The Author(s).
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