Journal article
Predictors of Change in Grip Strength Over 3 Years in the African American Health Project
Journal of aging and health, Vol.22(2), pp.183-196
03/01/2010
DOI: 10.1177/0898264309355816
PMCID: PMC4519091
PMID: 20051605
Abstract
Objectives: To examine factors associated with change in grip strength. Method: Grip strength was measured at baseline and 3 years later. Change was divided into "decreased >= 5 kg," "increased >= 5 kg," and " no change" and analyzed using multinomial multivariable logistic regression. Results: Decline in grip strength was more likely for men, those reporting having cardiovascular disease, and those with instrumental activities of daily living, lower body functional limitations, high diastolic blood pressure, higher physical activity, and greater body mass. Decline was less likely among those ever having Medicaid, those with basic activities of daily living disabilities, and those unable to see a doctor in past year due to cost. Gain in grip strength was more likely for men and those with instrumental activities of daily living disabilities, lower body functional limitations, high diastolic blood pressure, and higher physical activity; it was less likely for older participants. Discussion: Results can be used to design interventions to improve strength outcomes.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Predictors of Change in Grip Strength Over 3 Years in the African American Health Project
- Creators
- Douglas K. Miller - Indiana UniversityTheodore K. Malmstrom - Saint Louis UniversityJ. Philip Miller - Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineElena M. Andresen - University of FloridaMario Schootman - Washington University in St. LouisFredric D. Wolinsky - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of aging and health, Vol.22(2), pp.183-196
- Publisher
- Sage
- DOI
- 10.1177/0898264309355816
- PMID
- 20051605
- PMCID
- PMC4519091
- ISSN
- 0898-2643
- eISSN
- 1552-6887
- Number of pages
- 14
- Grant note
- R01 AG010436; R01AG-10436; P30 AG028740 / NIA NIH HHS; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute on Aging (NIA) P30AG028740 / NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 03/01/2010
- Academic Unit
- Health Management and Policy
- Record Identifier
- 9984363606102771
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