Education and grip strength among older Thai adults: A mediation analysis on health-related behaviours.

ABSTRACT: Abstract.

Background

Previous studies have investigated the effect of differential educational attainment at younger ages on health disparities among older adults, but how such an effect can be attenuated remains understudied. This study examines the mediating effects of four health-related behaviours, namely smoking, alcohol drinking, healthy eating, and physical activity, on the relationship between older adults' education and grip strength.

Methods

The study used data from 7,064 individuals aged 60 years and older who participated in the 2009 National Health Examination Survey of Thailand. To examine the relationships among education, health behaviours, and grip strength, multivariate regressions were performed following Baron and Kenny's approach. Generalized Structural E

SUBMITTER: Pothisiri W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8379495 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature