BACKGROUND: Lifestyle wellness programs help prevent and manage chronic diseases, yet few are designed for aging adults. PURPOSE: Identify characteristics associated with aging adults' preferences for wellness program activities and delivery characteristics. SUBJECTS/ METHODS: Cross-sectional, self-administered survey of a convenience sample of 386 adults aged ≥55 years. Logistic regression models identified characteristics influencing preferences. RESULTS: Current healthy behaviors, gender, and age influenced many preferences, while BMI, multiple chronic conditions, self-rated general health status, and quality of life did not. DISCUSSION: Incorporating aging adults' preferences for wellness programs will help design appealing and engaging programs.
BACKGROUND: Lifestyle wellness programs help prevent and manage chronic diseases, yet few are designed for aging adults. PURPOSE: Identify characteristics associated with aging adults' preferences for wellness program activities and delivery characteristics. SUBJECTS/ METHODS: Cross-sectional, self-administered survey of a convenience sample of 386 adults aged ≥55 years. Logistic regression models identified characteristics influencing preferences. RESULTS: Current healthy behaviors, gender, and age influenced many preferences, while BMI, multiple chronic conditions, self-rated general health status, and quality of life did not. DISCUSSION: Incorporating aging adults' preferences for wellness programs will help design appealing and engaging programs.
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