Effectiveness of a community intervention to reduce social isolation among older people in low-income neighbourhoods.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social and demographic trends show a global increase of proportion of older people at risk of social isolation. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention conducted in low-income neighbourhoods to reduce social isolation and its negative effects on health in older persons.

Methods

A quasi-experimental study with a comparison group was performed. The 'School of Health for Older People' is a weekly community intervention that promotes resources among individuals and communities to enhance their ability to identify problems and activate solutions, encouraging community participation. Data were collected at the beginning and at the end of the intervention. Social support, psychological morbidity and health-related quality of life were measured t

SUBMITTER: Lapena C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9527970 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature