Examining the Association Between Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Demographics and Food Security of Older Adults Attending Fulton County Senior Centers.

Author

Kehinde AkintolaFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3841-2046

Date of Award

8-7-2024

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Gerontology Institute

First Advisor

Dr. Kellie E. Mayfield

Second Advisor

Dr. Antonius D. Skipper

Third Advisor

Dr. Chivon A. Mingo

Abstract

Food security amongst community-dwelling older adults attending senior centers is not often examined. It is an integral determinant of health because of its impact on multiple health conditions. This study examined the relationship between food security, activities of daily living, and demographic variables of older adults attending senior centers in Georgia served by nutrition provider Open Hand Atlanta (OHA). One hundred sixty-five senior center attendees were recruited from ten senior centers in Fulton County Georgia. Food security was measured by the USDA 6-item module. Bivariate associations were tested between food security and ADLs and iADLs (instrumental ADLs) measured by a 15-item list. Results showed that food security differed based on race/ethnicity X² (n=165) = 8.94 (df=2), p = .011 and type of insurance X² (n=100) = 5.95, (df=1) p = 0.015). Public/Govt insurance holders experience a higher proportion of food insecurity compared to those under private insurance (p=.015).

DOI

https://doi.org/10.57709/37436386

Recommended Citation

Akintola, Kehinde, "Examining the Association Between Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Demographics and Food Security of Older Adults Attending Fulton County Senior Centers.." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2024.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/37436386

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