Gender-linked determinants for utilization of long-term care in community-dwelling adults 65+ in Germany: results from the population-based KORA-Age study
Steinbeißer, K.; Schwarzkopf, L.; Grill, E.; Schwettmann, L.; Peters, A.; Seidl, H. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2021 · Heft 8/09 · S. 1 bis 1
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Purpose The number of people using long-term care (LTC) is increasing steadily, hence, demand for adequate services is rising. The purpose of this exploratory study was to identify relevant gender-linked determinants for utilization of LTC in community-dwelling older adults. Methods We examined 4077 females (52. 7%) and males ≥ 65 years old (range: 65-97) between 2011/12 (t1) and 2016 (t2). Data originated from the population-based Cooperative Health Research in the Region of Augsburg (KORA)-Age study in southern Germany. A descriptive analysis assessed the amount of LTC used. Cross-sectional generalized estimat…
