| Title: | Dietary habits and physical activity patterns among Slovenian elderly : cross-sectional survey with cluster analysis |
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| Authors: | ID Zurc, Joca (Author)
ID Hlastan-Ribič, Cirila (Author)
ID Skela-Savič, Brigita (Author) |
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| Files: |  URL - Source URL, visit http://dx.doi.org/10.14528/snr.2015.49.1.48
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| Language: | English |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: |  ZZBNS - ZSDMSBZTS - Nurses and Midwives Association of Slovenia
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| Abstract: | Introduction: Physical activity and a healthy diet are significant predictors of healthy ageing-they help the elderly maintain their physical and mental health, and prevent chronic diseases. Methods: The data for the empirical quantitative survey were collected on the sample of 218 elderly community-dwelling participants (aged 65 years or more), using a structured questionnaire for self-reporting. Data analyses were proceed by the bivariate statistics, and multivariate hierarchical cluster analysis. Results: Most respondents reported good dietary habits (83.1 %) and a satisfactory physical activity level (60.5 %). On average, the elderly eat 3-4 meals per day (59.8 %) and engage in physical activity at least three times a week (58.6 %), with interventions lasting 15 minutes or more (84.4 %) and non-organized activities were prevailing (96.2 %). Ward's method yielded three clusters with homogenous dietary and physical activity patterns: 'Health Consciousness' (30.8 %), 'Being At Risk' (42.7 %) and 'Special Requirements' (26.5 %). Discussion and conclusion: In the future, special attention should be placed on the elderly group with special dietary and physical activity requirements. Additional studies on representative samples are required for a comprehensive investigation into the lifestyle behaviours of elderly individuals. |
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| Keywords: | lifestyle, elderly, aging factors, health promotion, cluster analysis |
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| Publication date: | 01.01.2015 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2015 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 9-17 |
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| Numbering: | Letn. 49, št. 1 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DiRROS-26824  |
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| UDC: | 616-083 |
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| ISSN on article: | 1318-2951 |
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| DOI: | 10.14528/snr.2015.49.1.48 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 520427289 |
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| Note: | Besedilo v angl.;
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| Publication date in DiRROS: | 28.01.2026 |
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