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The Effect Of Social Networks On Self-Care Behaviors And Health Outcomes Among Older People Living With Multiple Chronic Conditions, Raeann G. Leblanc
The Effect Of Social Networks On Self-Care Behaviors And Health Outcomes Among Older People Living With Multiple Chronic Conditions, Raeann G. Leblanc
Doctoral Dissertations
Background: Older adults are the fastest growing segment of the population in the United States. By 2030, 72.1 million Americans will be over sixty-five years of age and many live with and manage multiple chronic conditions. Self-care behaviors are a priority to effectively manage chronic conditions, yet a gap exists in our understanding of how social networks influence the outcomes of self-care behavior and health within the context of aging and managing multiple chronic conditions. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine how social network features and functions influence self-care behaviors and health among community dwelling older adults …