Factors associated with physical activity in elderly nursing home residents: a path analysis

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is low among elderly residents in nursing homes in China. We aimed to determine the factors that influence PA among elderly nursing home residents and their direct or indirect effects on PA levels. Methods The PA levels of the participants were measured usi...

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Main Authors: Jingxin Huang, Youqing Zou, Wentao Huang, Ye Zhou, Shanshan Lin, Jiaojiao Chen, Yutao Lan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01676-8