Factors Associated with Self-Rated Health among Older Adults with Multiple Morbidities

This study aimed to identify factors associated with self-rated health (SRH) of older adults with multiple morbidities based on their socio-demographic and health characteristics. Data were derived from the 8th KNHNE (2019~2021), and sample consisted of 1,332 older adults with multiple morbidities. Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression were performed based on complex sample analysis. As the factors associated with self-rated health of average or higher, currently not smoking, trying to strength exercise, not dietary control, not being underweight, less perceived stress, less depression and not being activity restrictions. As the factors associated with SRH, trying to strength exercise, not being underweight, less perceived stress, less depression and not being activity restrictions. It is necessary that nursing strategies should be integrated to improve SRH of older adults with multiple morbidities to above average or good