Socioeconomic status, perceived family support and psychological distress in older Kenyans: a cross-sectional study

The findings illuminate that psychological distress is a critical health concern for the sample and needs targeted health interventions. They also underline the essential role of economic status in the psychological distress of older Kenyans. Future studies should explore these relationships using longitudinal, family-level, and representative data.

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Aging & Mental Health
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2024-09-08
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https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2024.2400261
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Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
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Socioeconomic status, perceived family support and psychological distress in older Kenyans: a cross-sectional study

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The findings illuminate that psychological distress is a critical health concern for the sample and needs targeted health interventions. They also underline the essential role of economic status in the psychological distress of older Kenyans. Future studies should explore these relationships using longitudinal, family-level, and representative data.

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