Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding intrinsic capacity in the elderly population: A cross-sectional study in Shanghai, China.

ABSTRACT: To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the elderly population regarding their intrinsic capacity, as defined by the World Health Organization as a marker of healthy aging. A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital from July to November 2023. Participants' socio-demographic information and KAP scores were collected through a self-designed questionnaire. A total of 507 elderly individuals participated, with 53.25% being male and a mean age of 70.76 ± 7.63 years. The mean knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 19.58 ± 8.85, 30.07 ± 4.81, and 34.71 ± 7.77, respectively. Pearson's correlation analysis showed significant positive correlations among the KAP scores (all P < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression in

SUBMITTER: Zhou X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11986137 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature