The effect of frailyt on health-promoting behavior in ELDERLY individuals

Health promotion, which is a dynamic and effective process, is affected by many individual and environmental factors. One of the most important factors affecting the improvement of health in elderly individuals is frailty. The aim of the study is to determine the effect of frailty levels on health promoting behaviors in elderly individuals. In this study, descriptive and correlation research design was used. The sample of the study consisted of 150 elderly individuals aged 65-79, who were registered in a district family health center in Kastamonu, and who met the research inclusion criteria. Research data were collected using Personal Information Form, Edmonton Frail Scale and Elderly Health Promotion Scale. The average age of the elderly individuals participating in our study was 70.44±4.43. It was determined that 62% of the elderly individuals participating in our study were not frail, 16.2% were apparently vulnerable, 13.3% were slightly frail and 8% were moderately frail. It was determined that there was a negative and significant relationship between the vulnerability scale and all sub-dimensions of the health promotion scale and the total scale scores. It was determined that the total scores of the Elderly Health Promotion Scale differed significantly according to age, educational status, economic status, history of falling and regular check-ups. Factors affecting frailty levels of elderly individuals were associated with four variables. These variables are number of children, history of falling, health habits and participation in society. In our study, it was determined that health promoting behaviors in elderly individuals differed significantly according to their fragility levels. It is recommended that health promotion interventions should be a priority for older people with mild or pre-frailty.