Coexisting frailty and depression associated with low physical activity and quality of life in Saudi community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study
The coexistence of frailty and depression in older adults is associated with a higher likelihood of sedentary behavior and lower quality of life. These findings highlight the need for comprehensive geriatric assessments and targeted interventions addressing both physical and mental health in older adults.
Authors
- Aqeel M. Alenazi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2641-8339)
- Bader Ali Alqahtani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8275-6906)
- Norah Alhwoaimel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9448-4365)
- Ahmed Alhowimel
- Mohammed M. Alshehri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0028-0957)
Institutions
- Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University (SA)
- Jazan University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1531101
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.67
Funders
- Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University