[Offers to prevent social isolation and loneliness in older people living in rural areas].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older people living in rural areas are at high risk of social isolation and loneliness, as well as their associated health effects (e.g., increased all-cause mortality, cardiovascular diseases). To address this increasing public health problem, offers to promote and strengthen social contacts and participation are necessary.

Objectives

Is there a need for preventive offers regarding social isolation or loneliness, and how can this be met?

Methods

A quantitative, descriptive analysis using a paper-pencil questionnaire was conducted from December 2019 to January 2020 to analyze (1) the presence of social isolation and loneliness, as well as its risk factors, (2) needs and wants, and (3) the assessment of suitability and interest in offerings to prevent social

SUBMITTER: Steinbeisser K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10015520 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature