Factors Influencing the Mobility of Malnourished Rural Elderly Women

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting mobility among malnourished elderly women in rural areas. Participants were 344 elderly rural women who were at high risk of malnourishment. Among the variables, muscle strength was the most influential factor. Therefore, a program should be developed to improve the mobility of elderly women in rural areas at high risk of malnourishment by improving their exercise and nutritional status, and should include psychological interventions to relieve depressive symptoms.