Sex-Associated Differences in the Handgrip Strength of Elderly Individuals
- Authors
- Kwak, Yeunhee; Kim, Yoonjung; Chung, Haekyung
- Issue Date
- Apr-2020
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc.
- Keywords
- elderly; hand strength; health promotion; sex
- Citation
- Western Journal of Nursing Research, v.42, no.4, pp 262 - 268
- Pages
- 7
- Journal Title
- Western Journal of Nursing Research
- Volume
- 42
- Number
- 4
- Start Page
- 262
- End Page
- 268
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/33089
- DOI
- 10.1177/0193945919856304
- ISSN
- 0193-9459
1552-8456
- Abstract
- This study aimed to identify sex-specific factors associated with handgrip strength in elderly individuals. The analysis cohort comprised 1,197 men and 1,384 women aged ≥65 years. In men, factors associated with low handgrip strength included advanced age; low body mass index; low frequency of performing flexibility exercises; limited self-care ability (which is a measure of the health-related quality of life); and the presence of diabetes, stroke, or osteoporosis (R² = 0.285, F = 7.52, p <.001). In women, the factors included advanced age, low body mass index, low frequency of performing muscle strengthening exercises, stress, and osteoarthritis (R² = 0.225, F = 4.17, p <.001). Effective health-promoting interventions for elderly individuals require the development of individualized programs that enhance handgrip strength while considering sex-related factors. © The Author(s) 2019.
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