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Associations between perceptions of wellness and health-related quality of life, comorbidities, modifiable lifestyle factors and demographics in older Australians
Author(s)Jenneke Foottit, Debra Anderson
Journal titleAustralasian Journal on Ageing, vol 31, no 1, March 2012
PublisherWiley-Blackwell, March 2012
Pagespp 22-27
Sourcewileyonlinelibrary.com
KeywordsLiving in the community ; Health [elderly] ; Mental health [elderly] ; Quality of life ; Well being ; Attitude ; Australia.
AnnotationThe aim of the present study was to explore the associations between perceived wellness and health-related quality of life, comorbidities and modifiable lifestyle factors in older adults. Self-administered questionnaires including the Perceived Wellness Survey and the 36-Item Short Form of the Medical Outcomes Study version two were distributed to 328 community-living adults aged 65 years and over. Results showed positive associations between perception of wellness and health-related quality of life. General health, vitality and mental health had the strongest association with perceived wellness, while social functioning and pain had the lowest. Perceived wellness was influenced by hearing, mobility, memory, chronic disease, exercise, gambling and single status. (JL).
Accession NumberCPA-130405219 A
ClassmarkK4: CC: D: F:59: D:F:5HH: DP: 7YA

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