Risk factors of fatigue among community-dwelling older adults in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
The prevalence of fatigue among older adults was noticeable, and it was summarized as a public health issue among older adults in the study area. Our study findings revealed that older age, the presence of comorbidities, physical inactivity, poor social support, insomnia, and depression were all risk factors for fatigue among community-dwelling older adults.
Authors
- Assefa Gebeyehu Muluneh
- Haimanot Melese
- Gashaw Jember Belay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9132-3715)
- Mihret Dejen Takele
- Molla Fentanew
- Kefale Getie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5681-1924)
- Kassahun Cherkos
- Fiseha Sefiwu Zinabu
- Yeshambel Ejigu Anteneh
- Belayneh Addis Mekuria
- Jemal Suleman
- Yihalem Belet
Institutions
- Bahir Dar University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1491287
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.77
Funders
- University of Gondar