[Purpose] To examine the likelihood of discussing advance care planning (ACP) among local residents and identify factors associated with these discussions using logistic regression analysis.
[Methods] A self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted among residents aged ≥40 years enrolled in the Yamagata Cohort Study, which targeted residents in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine how demographic, social, and health-related factors influenced the likelihood of engaging in ACP discussions.
[Results] Of the 10,560 valid responses analyzed, 34.3% reported experience discussing ACP. Factors significantly associated with ACP discussions included older age, being female, living with someone who needed care, having a family doctor, having a comfortable current income, consulting with family or friends, satisfaction with current life, and awareness of any decline in physical and mental functioning.
[Conclusions] These findings highlight a low rate of ACP discussions in aging communities and reveal key factors associated with ACP discussions. Ongoing efforts to promote ACP in Yamagata Prefecture, which is a super-aging society, should include targeted interventions to encourage ACP discussions based on individual characteristics. Furthermore, integrating ACP in routine medical care and community-based initiatives may enhance engagement and foster a supportive environment for end-of-life discussions.
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