Domains and determinants of a person-centered index of aging well in Canada: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objectives of this study were to explore the perspectives of older adults about the most important domains of aging well and to identify the social determinants of a person-centered index capturing these domains.

Methods

We conducted a mixed-methods study of 40 semi-structured interviews and epidemiological data from 670 older adults participating in the International Mobility in Aging Study (IMIAS) in Saint-Hyacinthe and Kingston. A composite index capturing the domains of aging well was constructed on the basis of findings from qualitative content analysis. Bivariate and multivariate regressions were carried out to examine the determinants of aging well, including economic determinants, health behaviours, health services, and the social environment.

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SUBMITTER: Belanger E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6964391 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature