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Socioeconomic status, perceived family support and psychological distress in older Kenyans: a cross-sectional study

20242 citationsKenyatta University

Abstract

The findings illuminate that psychological distress is a critical health concern for the sample and needs targeted health interventions. They also underline the essential role of economic status in the psychological distress of older Kenyans. Future studies should explore these relationships using longitudinal, family-level, and representative data.

Research topics

  • Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access

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DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2024.2400261

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