Associations of Cognitive Function and Physical Activity with Frailty: A Community-Based Study of Older Adults

AIM: This study examined the associations among cognitive function, physical activity, and sociodemographic factors on frailty levels among older adults in a primary care population.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 269 older adults who applied for primary health care services in a province of Türkiye. Data were collected via face-to-face interviews using the Edmonton Frailty Scale, Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly, and Standardized Mini Mental Test. Multiple regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with frailty.