Associations of self-neglect with quality of life in older people in rural China: a cross-sectional study

摘要

Background: Elder self-neglect (ESN) has become a public health issue globally. Limited studies have focused on ESN, as well as the relationship between ESN and quality of life (QoL) in developing countries. The study's objective is to explore the association between ESN and QoL among rural elderly in China.