Table 2 Outline of domains that relate to socioeconomic status
Domain | Explanation |
|---|---|
Income | The earnings received through employment by an individual or family, typically compared against the nation’s average earnings [32] |
Education | An indicator for knowledge and educational attainment, generally measured using the individuals highest level of schooling achieved, such as primary, secondary and tertiary education [19] |
Occupational status | Involves specific aspects related to the job role itself such as power, income and educational requirements as well as the physical or hazardous demands related to that job [33] |