Multidimensional Factors Associated with Subjective Health among Community-Dwelling Frail Older Adults: A Population-Based Study.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to identify factors influencing subjective health status (SHS, an individual's self-rated perception of their overall health) among frail older adults using data from the 9th Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLoSA). By examining multidimensional variables, the study seeks to inform tailored interventions designed to enhance perceived health and prevent frailty progression in frail community-dwelling older adults. A secondary data analysis was conducted utilizing the 9th wave of KLoSA. The sample comprised 447 community-dwelling older adults classified as frail. SHS served as the dependent variable. Data were analyzed using a complex samples general linear model with IBM SPSS Statistics version 26.0. The mean SHS score was 2.48 ± 0.04 on a 5-point scale. Factors signific

SUBMITTER: Kim HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12553906 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature