International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Prevalence and Associated Factors of COPD Awareness and Screening Intention among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in China
By Du Y, Abuduwayiti R, Sun F and 4 others.
Abstract
Background
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has recently been incorporated into the National Basic Public Health Service Program because of its high prevalence and substantial mortality burden among elderly Chinese individuals. However, little is known about COPD awareness, screening intention, and their associated factors.
Methods
Between September 2024 and February 2025, a structured questionnaire survey was conducted among community-dwelling older adults in Jiangsu and Shandong provinces, China, to collect data on potential influencing factors, COPD awareness, and screening intention. We identified factors associated with COPD awareness and screening intention using univariable binary logistic regression analyses.