The links between health-related behaviors and life satisfaction in elderly individuals who prefer institutional living

Inal S., Subasi F., Ay S. M., Hayran O.

BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, vol.7, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 7
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/1472-6963-7-30
  • Journal Name: BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Life satisfaction among residents of institutions is becoming an important issue in a rapidly aging population. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the links between life satisfaction and health-related behaviors amongst functionally independent elderly people who prefer institutional living in Istanbul, Turkey.