Perceived Social Support and Associated Factors Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Frailty and Pre-frailty in Hangzhou, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The present study aimed to explore the social support among community-dwelling older adults with frailty and pre-frailty and to ascertain associated factors.

Methods

The frailty status of the participant was assessed via the Chinese FRAIL Scale. The dependent variable, level of social support, was evaluated using the Social Support Rating Scale (range: 12-66). This study explored the influencing factors from three aspects containing sociodemographic characteristics, family environment, and community environment. Independent-sample t-test, Analysis of Variance, and multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to examine determinants of social support.

Results

There were significant differences in overall social support between non-frail,

SUBMITTER: Fang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9329702 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature