Abstract
Factors associated with participation in a community senior health promotion program were studied in 103 participants and a population-based control group of 531 non-participants. Compared to controls, participants had similar physical health status, but lower mental and social health status. Both men and women participants reported more depressive symptoms, lower positive affect, and lower social participation. Mental and social health may be important yet under-studied factors influencing participation in community health promotion programs.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 775-777 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | American journal of public health |
| Volume | 79 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health