Cross-Sectional Study of Health Promotion and Recreation Effectiveness on Quality of Life Among Rural Older Adults.

ABSTRACT: Older adults in rural areas often face barriers to accessing formal health services. Community-based programs serve as alternative models for delivering preventive care and psychosocial support. However, the effectiveness of specific program types on well-being outcomes remains underexplored. This cross-sectional study analyzed secondary data from 1033 older adults across 44 rural communities in Taiwan. Participants were involved in 5 types of community-based programs. Subjective well-being was assessed using the WHO-5 index. Associations between participation hours and well-being were examined using ANOVA, OLS regression, and linear mixed models, with community-level clustering and individual demographics controlled. Health promotion and recreational activities were positively associated

SUBMITTER: Liang KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12579128 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature