Lupus & antiphospholipid syndrome
Towards an understanding of the biopsychosocial determinants of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): a scoping review
Authors' conclusion
While several social factors contribute to CVD in SLE populations, considerable gaps remain as many social determinants remain un(der)explored.
Study context
- Population
- Studies of social factors influencing the development of CVD in SLE9 studies included
- Participants
- 9 participants
- Outcome
- Social factors influencing the development of CVD in SLE
Methodological detailsPRISMA extension for Scoping reviews, four databases (PubMed, SCOPUS, PsychINFO, CINAHL), 682 studies identified for screening; screened in two phases (title/abstract and full text)
- PRISMA extension for Scoping reviews
- Four databases (PubMed, SCOPUS, PsychINFO, CINAHL)
- 682 studies identified for screening; screened in two phases (title/abstract and full text)
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Themes of social factors (studies, n)
- Socioeconomic status and education
- n=5; 56%
- Race and/or ethnicity
- n=7; 78%
- Mental health
- n=2; 22%
- Gender
- n=3; 33%
- Healthcare quality and/or insurance
- n=2; 22%
Further findings
Characteristics of included studies
- Cross-sectional
- Six studies (67%)
- Longitudinal
- three (33%)
- SLE cohorts
- n=7, 78%
- Healthcare databases
- n=2; 22%
- All conducted in the USA between 2009 and 2017
Original publication
Towards an understanding of the biopsychosocial determinants of CVD in SLE: a scoping review. Lupus Sci Med. Published 24 July 2024. doi:10.
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