Loneliness and physical function impairment: Perceived health status as an effect modifier in community-dwelling older adults in Ghana

BACKGROUND: Although loneliness and physical function impairment (PFI) are common geriatric syndromes and public health issues, little is known about how their associations vary via self-perception of health. We examine how loneliness is associated with PFI, and whether the association is modified by perceived health status. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 1201 adults aged ≥ 50 years from the Aging, Health, Psychological …