Explaining the Influencing Factors on Chronic Diseases of the Elderly Using Health Ecological Model
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Objective: To investigate the influencing factors on chronic diseases of the elderly in the community using health ecological model. Methods: Based on data from 2009 China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS), people aged 60 years old and above were included in the study. The condition of the chronic diseases of the elderly was made dependent variable,and their living habits, individual characteristics,economic conditions and other factors were made independent variables. Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were applied. Results: Age,perception of disease, BMI, water drinking habit, family size, employment status, drinking water supply and family annual income per capita were identified as influencing factors on chronic diseases of the elderly. Each influencing factor added to the explanation of the outcome. Among them, social network and living and working conditions greatly contributed to the outcome. Conclusion: The influencing factors on chronic diseases of the elderly in the community are multidimensional and relations among the factors in different categories are complex. Health ecological model combining immediate factors and mediate factors can provide a more comprehensive analysis of the influencing factors on health.
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Tao, Fan
Qian, Cao
Lu-lu, Jiang
2012
Chinese General Practice
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