How urban versus rural residency relates to basic activities of daily living among older people in Central China.

ABSTRACT: Although basic activities of daily living (BADL) have been associated with quality of life in older adults, the differences in BADL between urban and rural residency in Central China are not fully clear. This study aimed to assess and compare the prevalence and influencing factors of BADL among older adults in urban versus rural areas. A cross-sectional on-site study among urban and rural older adults (≥ 60 years old) was conducted in Central China in 2022. Participants were included using multistage cluster random sampling. Sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyles, health conditions, and BADL were assessed using questionnaires. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to identify the factors associated with BADL. Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to explore the assoc

SUBMITTER: Mi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12521726 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature