B Wollesen 1 , L Bischoff 1 , G Stehr 2 , J Niessen 3 Show Affiliations »
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to analyze whether health-related characteristics of elderly differ considering their income situation. METHODS: N=322 elderly were included in a quantitative survey (e. g., SF36, GDS, Barthelindex, IADL). The evaluation was conducted in consideration of housing (independent, outpatient, nursing homes, district). RESULTS: There were significantly higher values of diseases in the lower income than in higher income groups (F(316)=2,971; p=0,008; eta²=0,053). Furthermore the lower income groups were more often classified into long-term care level 2 (Chi²=25,36; p=0,009; C=0,283) associated with reduced abilities of daily living and lower scores on physical and mental wellbeing. Gender differences could not be found. CONCLUSIONS: Low-income elderly have a poorer health status than high-income elderly. Endeavors should be undertaken to improve prevention strategies to retain independence and quality of life of low-income elderly. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to analyze whether health-related characteristics of elderly differ considering their income situation. METHODS: N=322 elderly were included in a quantitative survey (e. g., SF36, GDS, Barthelindex, IADL). The evaluation was conducted in consideration of housing (independent, outpatient , nursing homes, district). RESULTS: There were significantly higher values of diseases in the lower income than in higher income groups (F(316)=2,971; p=0,008; eta²=0,053). Furthermore the lower income groups were more often classified into long-term care level 2 (Chi²=25,36; p=0,009; C=0,283) associated with reduced abilities of daily living and lower scores on physical and mental wellbeing. Gender differences could not be found. CONCLUSIONS: Low-income elderly have a poorer health status than high-income elderly. Endeavors should be undertaken to improve prevention strategies to retain independence and quality of life of low-income elderly. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
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Year: 2015
PMID： 26335656 DOI： 10.1055/s-0035-1555947
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gesundheitswesen ISSN： 0941-3790