A multidimensional analysis of older adults wellbeing and health literacy in Alentejo: a cross-sectional study
The findings suggest that while preserved, significant differences exist between men and women, as well as between rural and urban residents. Mobility, pain, and anxiety were the primary factors affecting Quality of life, particularly in rural areas. Low health literacy was identified as a barrier to autonomy and effective health management, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions to promote active and healthy aging.
Authors
- Maria Adriana Henriques (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0288-6653)
- Paulo Nogueira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8316-5035)
- Andreia Costa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5331-9934)
- Rute Sadio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0978-007X)
Institutions
- Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (PT)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
- Nursing Research, Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1514968
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.67