Table 2 Standardized effects of direct, indirect, and total related factors on long-term care needs by gender
Variables | Elderly men | Elderly women | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Direct | Indirect | Total | Direct | Indirect | Total | |
Socio-economic status 2001 | 0.088 | −0.125 | −0.038 | 0.113 | −0.249 | −0.136 |
Physical health 2001 | – | −0.683 | −0.683 | – | −0.668 | −0.668 |
Physical health 2004 | −0.844 | – | −0.844 | −0.839 | – | −0.839 |