Publications by authors named "Nicolas Konan Kouakou"
J Public Health Afr
April 2020
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the health status of older adults in Lomé, Togo, focusing on the prevalence and factors linked to poor Self-Rated Health (SRH) among individuals aged 50 and older.
- Conducted over six months in 2019, the study involved 344 participants, revealing that 56.4% reported poor SRH, with higher rates among women and those aged 60 and above.
- Key factors contributing to poor SRH included female sex, age (≥60 years), osteoarthritis, recent hospitalization, polypharmacy, and use of herbal products, highlighting the need for further research to inform health policies.
