Exploring the association between social isolation and utilization of primary health services by older adults: evidence from China

Exploring the association between social isolation and utilization of primary health services by older adults: evidence from China

ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the impact of social isolation on the utilization of primary health services among older adults in China.MethodsData from the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS) conducted in 2018 were utilized. A binary logistic regression model was established, an...

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Main Authors: Xinlong Xie, Yanxia Lyu, Xinyu Li, Zhiruo Zhuang, Aijun Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
social isolation
utilization of primary health services
propensity score matching (PSM)
Chinese older adults
family isolation
friend isolation
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1341304/full

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