Self-neglect as a mediator between family functioning and healthy aging in older adults living alone in rural China: A cross-sectional study.
Geriatr Nurs
; 58: 410-415, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study aims to investigate the mediating role of self-neglect among older adults in the relationship between family functioning and healthy aging.METHODS:
A questionnaire survey was conducted between June and September 2023, involving 255 older adults living alone in rural China. The healthy ageing, self-neglect, and family functioning was assessed using the Healthy Aging Instrument;the Elderly Self-neglect Assessment (Rural);and Family Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolve (APGAR) scale.RESULTS:
Positive correlations were found between family functioning and healthy aging (r = 0.363, p < 0.05). Moreover, self-neglect was identified as a significant mediator, explaining 40.84 % of the total effect.CONCLUSION:
Among older adults living alone in rural China, family functioning is significantly associated with healthy aging, with self-neglect mediating this relationship. These findings suggest that community-based interventions aimed at improving family functioning and addressing self-neglect behaviors might be beneficial for promoting healthy aging in this population.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Rural Population
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Healthy Aging
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Self-Neglect
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Geriatr Nurs
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China