The links between health-related behaviors and life satisfaction in elderly individuals who prefer institutional living
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, vol.7, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- 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.