A multidimensional model of healthy ageing: proposal and evaluation of determinants based on a population survey in Ecuador.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthy ageing is a complex construct which involves multiple dimensions. Previous studies of healthy ageing have focused only on measuring the intrinsic capacity of the older person. The objectives of this study were to design a multidimensional model of healthy ageing and to identify its determinants from national data in Ecuador.

Methods

A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out from the National Survey of Health and Well-being of the Older Adult, 2010. Sample was 1797 adults aged 65 years or more. A multidimensional model was designed based on the World Health Organization's concept of healthy ageing. For the analysis, two groups were created: a healthy ageing and a less healthy ageing group. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were perfor

SUBMITTER: Rivadeneira MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8559396 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature