Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to identify predictors of climate change health literacy in older adults.
Detailed description
The study will include at least 159 elderly individuals aged 65 and over. Assessments will be conducted via face-to-face interviews. After recording the demographic information of the participants, cognitive functions will be assessed using the Hodkinson Mental Test, climate change health literacy using the Climate Change Health Literacy Scale, anxiety level using the Climate Change Anxiety Scale, physical activity level using the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity, dyspnea level using the Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale, and mental fatigue using the Mental Fatigue Scale. Assessments are planned to be completed in approximately 15-20 minutes.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Pamukkale University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
- Being 65 years of age or older * Volunteering to participate in the study * Inclusion of elderly individuals who score 6 or higher on the Hodkinson Mental Test.
Exclusion criteria
- older adults who cannot be contacted due to reasons such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or psychosis * Having another chronic illness that may cause pain (rheumatic diseases, hemiplegia, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, etc.) * Having a neurological disease (hemiplegia, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, vertigo, epilepsy, etc.) * Being blind * Having an orthopedic, neurological, or intellectual disability
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hodkinson Mental Test | 5 minutes | The test consists of 10 questions in total. A high score indicates a proficiency in cognitive problems. |
| Climate Change Health Literacy Scale | 10 minutes | The scale consists of 24 questions. The lowest possible score is 24, and the highest possible score is 120. |
| Climate Change Anxiety Scale | 8 minutes | It consists of 22 questions and a 4-factor structure. A higher score on this scale indicates increased concern about climate change. |
| Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity | 5 minutes | It consists of 9 items and is answered with "yes" or "no". It is divided into two parts. The first part assesses aerobic capacity. The second part assesses muscle strength and flexibility. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale | 5 minutes | It consists of five points. The patient rates respiratory distress on a scale of 0 (no shortness of breath) to 4 (shortness of breath during activities such as being homebound and dressing). |
| Mental Fatigue Scale | 10 minutes | The survey consists of 15 questions in total, and the scoring is obtained by summing the scores from the first 14 questions. The last question is evaluated as yes or no. Based on the total score, it is classified as follows: 0 - 10 = no mental fatigue problem, 10.5 - 14.5 = mild mental fatigue, 15 - 20 = quite severe mental fatigue, ≥ 20.5 = severe mental fatigue. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTElif Gur Kabul, Assoc Professor
Outcome results
None listed