Community-level social capital and participation in health checkups among older adults in Japan: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community-level social capital has been suggested as a contextual factor influencing preventive health behaviors among older adults, yet empirical evidence from micro-scale subcommunity settings remains limited. This study examined whether community-level social capital is associated with participation in specific medical checkups among older adults living in a typical regional city in Japan.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 13,558 adults aged 65-74 years in Uwajima City. Community-level cognitive social capital was assessed using three subscales: civic participation, social cohesion, and reciprocity. Multilevel logistic regression analysis was performed across 65 voting districts, adjusting for individual lifestyle factors, socioeconomic statu

SUBMITTER: Matsuura H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12847026 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature