Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Routine Visits to Elderly Integrated Health Posts (Posyandu Lansia) : A Logistic Reggression in Pekanbaru

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Introduction : Routine attendance at elderly integrated health posts (posyandu lansia) is a key indicator of older adults’ engagement in preventive health care. However, participation rates remain inconsistent and are influenced by various socio-demographic and familial factors. This study aimed to analyze the association between elderly characteristics and their likelihood of routine participation in posyandu lansia activities. Methods : This descriptive-analytic quantitative study employed a cross-sectional design conducted from September 2024 to February 2025. A total of 93 respondents aged 60 years and above were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, family support, and the role of health cadres. The instrument showed high reliability with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.931. Data were analyzed using binary logistic regression at a 5% significance level. Results : The model demonstrated a Pseudo R² of 0.1783 and an LLR p-value of 0.08785, suggesting that approximately 17.8% of the variance in routine visits could be explained by the independent variables. Marital status (married) was significantly associated with higher likelihood of routine visits (B = 1.3459; p = 0.047), whereas living with children or in-laws showed a negative association (B = -1.5339; p = 0.043). Respondents with no formal education were marginally significant (p = 0.059). Other variables such as age, gender, and occupation were not significant predictors. The overall model accuracy was 68%. Conclusion : Routine visits to posyandu lansia are influenced primarily by social and familial contexts, particularly marital status and living arrangements. Strengthening family support systems and empowering health cadres could enhance elderly participation in community-based health program