학술논문
Unmet Needs for Help With Mobility Limitations Among Older Adults Aging in Place: The Role of Rurality.
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Article
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Subject
*STATISTICS
*CONFIDENCE intervals
*RURAL conditions
*MULTIVARIATE analysis
*HELP-seeking behavior
*HEALTH status indicators
*AGING in place
*PHYSICAL mobility
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
*RESEARCH funding
*NEEDS assessment
*ODDS ratio
*SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors
*HOUSING
*METROPOLITAN areas
*RESIDENTIAL patterns
*SECONDARY analysis
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ISSN
0898-2643
Abstract
Objectives: This study identifies differences in unmet mobility needs among older adults living in rural versus urban areas. Methods: We used data from Round 9 of the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), limiting our analyses to respondents who had not moved since baseline (average housing tenure of 27 years; n = 3343). We conducted bivariate and multivariate analyses to detect rural/urban differences in unmet mobility needs, adjusting for socio-demographics, health status, and housing characteristics. Results: Rural residence was associated with higher odds of any unmet mobility need s for older adults aging in place (adjusted odds ratio: 1.64, 95% confidence interval: 1.10–2.44, p <.05). The relationship between rurality and unmet needs for help with mobility limitations remained significant in fully adjusted models. Discussion: Rural older adults aging in place have greater unmet need s for help with mobility limitations. This study highlights several important gaps in supporting rural older adults aging in place. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]