The correlation between socioeconomic status and health self-management in the elderly

To determine the correlation between socioeconomic status and health self-management in the elderly and to provide a scientific basis for the promotion of healthy ageing. We recruited 6173 people aged ≥60 years from three regions in Hebei Province using the multi-stage stratified cluster sampling me...

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Published in:International journal of nursing sciences 2014-12, Vol.1 (4), p.410-415
Main Authors: Chen, Chang-Xiang, Feng, Li-Na, Li, Shu-Xing
Format: Article
Language:English
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Elderly people
Health self-management
Socioeconomic status
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Summary:To determine the correlation between socioeconomic status and health self-management in the elderly and to provide a scientific basis for the promotion of healthy ageing. We recruited 6173 people aged ≥60 years from three regions in Hebei Province using the multi-stage stratified cluster sampling method. The participants were surveyed using questionnaires. The health self-management behaviours of elderly people differed with the area of residence, education level, and personal monthly income. An ordered probit model showed that behaviours were better in elderly people who lived in urban areas, who were educated to college level or higher, and with higher monthly incomes (p 
ISSN:2352-0132
2352-0132
DOI:10.1016/j.ijnss.2014.10.008