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Determinants of community-based home care service demand among urban older adults in Shanxi, China: a cross-sectional psychological perspective

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Given China's large population and the severity of its aging issue, community-based home care has become the primary approach to addressing older adults' care needs. Methods: This study combined follow-up visits and questionnaire surveys, using univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA) and multivariate logistic regression to examine the demand for community-based home care services among urban community older adults in Shanxi Province, China. Results: Logistic regression results identified several significant influencing factors: monthly income, occupation, living conditions, community neighborhood relationships, and community mutual assistance. Discussion: This study clarifies the characteristics of demand for community aged care services among urban older adults in Shanxi, providing important reference for optimizing such services.

Source: Frontiers in Public Health

DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1645632

Authors: Haoran Li, Sijie Sun, Elena Bartomeu-Magaña, Xin Wei

Institutions: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Taiyuan University of Technology, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

Language: English

Topic: Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801