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Sevinç Sütlü1, Nurvet Büyükyörük2
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Gerontology Department, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey. ssutlu@mehmetakif.edu.tr.
Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition
|June 5, 2025
Summary
Gender significantly impacts healthy aging engagement, with women showing lower participation. Addressing gender disparities and promoting physical activity in women are crucial for public health initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology of Aging
Background:
- Investigating gender differences in healthy aging engagement.
- Examining distinct factors influencing men's and women's participation in healthy aging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if engagement in healthy aging varies by gender.
- To identify gender-specific factors affecting healthy aging participation.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study with 381 elderly participants.
- Utilized a questionnaire including socio-demographic data and the Engagement in Healthy Ageing Scale.
- Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, t-test, Anova, and Forward Linear Regression.
Main Results:
- Being female was associated with decreased engagement in healthy aging (OR=3.220).
- Educational status influenced engagement in both genders.
- For women, income, COPD, musculoskeletal diseases, and previous MI were significant factors.
Conclusions:
- Gender significantly affects healthy aging engagement in individuals over 65.
- Gender differences must be considered in healthy aging promotion strategies.
- Public health programs should focus on increasing women's physical activity and chronic disease rehabilitation.
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