Relationship between social capital and medication adherence among frail and pre-frail older people: a cross-sectional study from China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of frail older people is increasing. To alleviate poor health and improve quality of life, pre-frail and frail older people need to adhere to their medication. Yet, studies examining the connection between social capital (including six dimensions) and medication adherence are currently scarce. Therefore, this study aims to examine their relationship in older individuals with pre-frailty and frailty, respectively.

Methods

Information concerning the socio-demographics, frailty, social capital, and medication adherence of 4218 participants was collected through a structured questionnaire during November and December 2020. This study employed descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression to fit their relationship.

Results

Among the pre-frail re

SUBMITTER: Hong Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11800488 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature