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Aging Adults' Preferences for Wellness Program Activities and Delivery Characteristics: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Kristine M C Talley1, Corjena Cheung1, Michelle A Mathiason1
1School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
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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