The impact of BMI on psychological health in oldest old individuals-Are there differences between women and men?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine the association of mental health issues associated with BMI and gender in the oldest old population (secondary data analyses).

Method

The data were taken from the second follow-up of a long-term study investigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health in oldest old individuals (range: 77-96 years). The response rate was 80.0%. Apart from sociodemographic characteristics (age, gender, weight and height); anxiety, depression, somatic complaints and social support were assessed in this survey.

Results

Analyses revealed gender-specific differences, indicating that male participants with excess weight show more complaints compared to their counterparts without excess weight. According to regression results, BMI was

SUBMITTER: Jung FUCE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10058076 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature