ArticleAdvanced biomedical research2022
Effect of a 12-week Community-based Intervention to Improve Social Capital, Quality of Life, Self-care, and Health Literacy among Older People: A Quasi-experimental Trial.
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- Health literacy training for older adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis.BMC geriatrics · 2026Pooled it
- Health literacy interventions and health literacy-related outcomes for older adults: a systematic review.BMC health services research · 2025Pooled it
- Interventions for improving health literacy among older people: a systematic review.BMC geriatrics · 2024Pooled it
- Long-term impact of a senior volunteer-driven frailty check programme on care dependency and expenditures: a 10-year population-based cohort study in Japan.Age and ageing · 2026Article
- Participation in community gathering place and social capital: A longitudinal study of older adults.SSM - population health · 2025Article
- Association between cultural capital and health literacy during the COVID-19 pandemic among community residents in China: the mediating effect of social capital.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a community-based intervention on social capital, quality of life, self-care, and health literacy among elderly. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental trial was conducted at two health-care centers in Isfahan, Iran, which assigned to the intervention and control groups. A total of 86 elderly (60 years or above) enrolled in the study. The intervention program consisted of 12 weekly group sessions with various health topics. Nine sessions held in the health-care center and three local tours in different locations of the neighborhood. The control group received routine care of health centers. Social capital, quality of life, self-care, and health literacy were assessed at baseline and 1 month after the intervention in two groups. Results: Mental component of quality of life ( Conclusions: This community-based interventions with a variety of diverse and participatory components can be used as a strategy to promote the health of the elderly in primary health care.
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