Using structural equation modeling in the understanding of functional disability in older adults

• Main Authors: Darlene Mara dos Santos Tavares (Author), Nayara Gomes Nunes Oliveira (Author), Flavia Aparecida Dias Marmo (Author), Joilson Meneguci (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: to analyze functional disability and its associated factors among community-dwelling older adults. Method: a cross-sectional study, conducted with 1,635 older adults distributed in the following age groups: 60 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 years old or more, living in a health macro-region of t...