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Association between the utilization of senior centers and participation in health check-ups

Authors
 Ah Jung Ko  ;  Jinhyun Kim  ;  Eun-Cheol Park  ;  Min Jin Ha 
Citation
 SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, Vol.14(1) : 11518, 2024-05 
Journal Title
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
Issue Date
2024-05
MeSH
Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Female ; Health Promotion / methods ; Humans ; Male ; Physical Examination / statistics & numerical data ; Republic of Korea ; Senior Centers* ; Surveys and Questionnaires
Keywords
Health behavior ; Health check-ups ; Older adults ; Senior center ; Social interaction
Abstract
The global older adult population is increasing. Early detection and intervention through health check-ups are crucial for successful aging, as they play a significant role in identifying and addressing diseases. This study explored the relationship between the utilization of senior centers and the promotion of health check-ups. It utilized data from 10,097 individuals aged 65 years and above, sourced from the 2020 Elderly Survey in South Korea. The primary variable of interest was classified into two groups: those who utilized senior centers and those who did not. Subgroups were further categorized based on the frequency of usage and the presence of family members among senior centers users. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess the association between the utilization of senior centers and participation in health check-ups. Both men and women utilizing senior centers demonstrated a higher likelihood of participating in health check-ups compared with those who did not use senior centers. Participants visiting senior centers in a week exhibited a progressively higher likelihood of engaging in health check-ups compared with those who visited such senior centers zero times a week. Senior centers can serve as effective intervention methods to enhance health check-ups among older adults. Furthermore, this can contribute to fostering successful aging among older adults. © The Author(s) 2024.
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DOI
10.1038/s41598-024-61995-3
Appears in Collections:
1. College of Medicine (의과대학) > Dept. of Preventive Medicine (예방의학교실) > 1. Journal Papers
4. Graduate School of Public Health (보건대학원) > Graduate School of Public Health (보건대학원) > 1. Journal Papers
Yonsei Authors
Park, Eun-Cheol(박은철) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2306-5398
Ha, Min Jin(하민진)
URI
https://ir.ymlib.yonsei.ac.kr/handle/22282913/200008
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