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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 Kalu
Chioma Nneka Ikele
Charles Ikechukwu Ezema
Michael C Ibekaku
Daniel Rayner
Ernest C Nwachukwu
Uduonu Ekezie
Vidhi Bhatt
Miracle Ndukaku
Caitlin McArthur

20242 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Nigeria

Abstract

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.

Research topics

Health disparities and outcomes
Urban Transport and Accessibility
Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies

Sustainable Development Goals

1No Poverty

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DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igae026

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