Comparison of Self-Reported and Capacity-Based Measures of Mobility in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Nigeria: The Mediating Role of Age, Cognitive Status, and Chronic Conditions.

Michael Ebe Kalu Daniel G RaynerErnest C NwachukwuMichael C IbekakuMiracle NdukakuUduonu C EkezieCharles I EzemaChioma IkeleVidhi BhattCaitlin McArthur

Published in: Innovation in aging (2024)

The correlation between self-reported and capacity-based mobility outcomes in older adults in Nigeria is lower than those in developed countries. Our analysis provides a foundation to explore mobility determinants that could be predictive mediators for mobility outcomes, making meaningful contributions to explaining mobility complexities.

Keyphrases

physical activity
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
weight loss
drug induced