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Exploring risk and protective factors for anxiety in older adults living with chronic conditions: A longitudinal
Zhichao Hao1, Tingzhang Yang2, Xiaofu Pan1
1College of State Governance, Southwest University, Chongqing, China.
Objective:
This longitudinal study aims to explore risk and protective factors associated with anxiety to tailor supportive services for older adults according to their changing needs.
Methods:
Utilizing rounds 5-9 of the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), 3541 older adults were studied. The Transactional Theory of Stress and Coping (TTSC) model was utilized to select predictors. Descriptive analysis was conducted and a Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) was applied.
Results:
Age, gender, marital status, income, race and ethnicity, self-rated health, number of chronic conditions, cognitive capacity, frequency of negative feelings, self-realization, self-efficacy and resilience, activity participation, and technology use were significantly associated with anxiety. However, anxiety did not change over time.
Conclusions:
The findings highlight the need to link resources to caregivers and call for efficient chronic condition management. Recommendations from healthcare providers, proper education of healthy lifestyle, and engaging in more physical activities can also make a difference.
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