Social connectedness and engagement in preventive health services: an analysis of data from a prospective cohort study

Summary: Background: Evidence of the possible health benefits of social connectedness is increasing. We aimed to examine poor social connectedness as a possible barrier to participation in preventive health services among older people (aged 53–69 years). Methods: We analysed data from a prospective...

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Main Authors: Mai Stafford, PhD, Christian von Wagner, PhD, Sarah Perman, MSc, Jayne Taylor, MPH, Diana Kuh, PhD, Jessica Sheringham, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-09-01
Series:The Lancet Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468266718301415