Distributions of study variables among men and women
| Men (n = 15 406) | Women (n = 17 922) | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrained from seeking medical treatment | 13% (1895) | 15% (2433) |
| OECD, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. | ||
| Perceived discrimination | ||
| None | 78% (11 677) | 70% (12 201) |
| Some | 19% (2915) | 26% (4541) |
| Frequent | 3% (439) | 4% (722) |
| Main reason(s) for perceived discrimination | ||
| Ethnic background | 6% (200) | 4% (201) |
| Sex/gender | 2% (66) | 11% (580) |
| Sexual orientation | 1% (39) | 1% (45) |
| Age | 8% (279) | 10% (538) |
| Disability | 5% (160) | 5% (234) |
| Religion | 2% (69) | 1% (60) |
| Other (unspecified) | 44% (1463) | 47% (2451) |
| Don’t know | 40% (1326) | 35% (1846) |
| Perceived discrimination in healthcare setting | 14% (476) | 18% (652) |
| Socioeconomic disadvantage | ||
| None | 73% (10709) | 66% (11121) |
| Mild | 16% (2285) | 19% (3247) |
| Severe | 11% (1534) | 14% (2418) |
| Low education (yes) | 54% (7600) | 53% (8499) |
| Living alone (yes) | 30% (4641) | 33% (5751) |
| Long-term illness | 41% (5930) | 42% (7076) |
| Age, mean (SD) | 51.6 (16.7) | 51.1 (16.7) |
| Country of birth | ||
| Sweden | 91% (13350) | 90% (15398) |
| Other OECD countries | 7% (996) | 8% (1293) |
| Other countries | 3% (386) | 3% (424) |