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| Title: | Factors contributing to health behaviors among the elderly in Taiwan |
| Other Titles: | 台灣地區老年人健康行為之影響因素分析 |
| Authors: | Hsu, C;Hsu, H;Shu, C;Shih, Y;Tai, T |
| Contributors: | Division of Health Policy Research and Development |
| Abstract: | Objectives: To study the relationships among demographic characteristics, health status and health behaviors including smoking, exercise, and influenza vaccination among the elderly in Taiwan. Methods: Those who were interviewed in the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) in 2001, aged 65 and above were included in this study. Due to the sampling method of PPS (probability proportional to size) used in NHIS, the study sample basically represented senior citizens who resided in Taiwan in 2001. Chi-square test and logistic regression were two statistical techniques used in this study. Results: Those aged 75 and below, male, less educated, currently employed, and not living with a partner were more likely to be current smokers. Those younger than 75 years of age, female, having junior-high school education or above, possessing a monthly income of more than 10 thousand NT dollars, personally well-perceived health, suffering from some chronic diseases, unemployed, and functioning normally in daily activities were more likely to engage in exercise. Those aged between 75 and 85, living with a partner and suffering from some chronic diseases were more likely to have received an influenza vaccine immunization. Conclusion: The elderly who were younger than 75 years of age, male, less educated, and not living with a partner were less likely to conduct behaviors conducive to health. It is suggested to provide appropriate health promotion interventions that are specifically designed for this high-risk group. |
| Date: | 2003-12 |
| Relation: | Taiwan Journal of Public Health. 2003 Dec;22(6):441-452. |
| Link to: | http://www.airitilibrary.com/searchdetail.aspx?DocIDs=10232141-200312-22-6-441-452-a |
| Cited Times(Scopus): | http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=1842686841 |
| Appears in Collections: | [石曜堂(1999-2006)] 期刊論文
[許志成] 期刊論文
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