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<p>Handgrip strength (HGS) is a key indicator of health. However, it remains understudied in low-income rural populations in Ecuadori. To analyze the associations between sociodemographic and health conditions and HGS in adults aged 55&#xa0;years and older living in rural areas of Ecuador. This cross-sectional study included 258 participants aged 55&#xa0;years or older. Univariate and multivariate linear regression models were used to examine the associations between HGS and sociodemographic variables, as well as health and physical function indicators. Ecuadorians mean HGS of the sample (n = 258) was 24.0 ± 7.7&#xa0;kg. Men had significantly higher HGS than women (28.6 ± 8.1&#xa0;kg vs 20.5 ± 5.0&#xa0;kg; β = 8.56, p &lt; 0.001). In the fully adjusted model (adjusted R<sup>2</sup> = 0.55; F = 16.21, p &lt; 0.001), higher HGS was independently associated with male sex (β = 8.56, p &lt; 0.001), higher educational level (β = 3.44, p = 0.029), being retired (β = 2.11, p = 0.043), and normal walking speed (β = 2.04, p = 0.028), while age showed a negative association (β = − 0.35, p &lt; 0.001). Income, physical activity, and multimorbidity were not significantly associated with HGS. HGS is associated with key sociodemographic and functional factors in adults from rural areas of Ecuador. These findings support its usefulness as a simple and relevant indicator of functional health in resource-limited settings.</p>

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Sociodemographic and health determinants of handgrip strength in adults living in rural Ecuador

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    2026年7月10日

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  • Alejandra Hurtado-Encalada,
  • Jorge Palacios-Piedra,
  • Tamara Rodríguez Quintana,
  • Israel Vinueza-Fernández,
  • Adil Supiyev,
  • Graciela Muniz-Terrera

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Handgrip strength (HGS) is a key indicator of health. However, it remains understudied in low-income rural populations in Ecuadori. To analyze the associations between sociodemographic and health conditions and HGS in adults aged 55 years and older living in rural areas of Ecuador. This cross-sectional study included 258 participants aged 55 years or older. Univariate and multivariate linear regression models were used to examine the associations between HGS and sociodemographic variables, as well as health and physical function indicators. Ecuadorians mean HGS of the sample (n = 258) was 24.0 ± 7.7 kg. Men had significantly higher HGS than women (28.6 ± 8.1 kg vs 20.5 ± 5.0 kg; β = 8.56, p < 0.001). In the fully adjusted model (adjusted R2 = 0.55; F = 16.21, p < 0.001), higher HGS was independently associated with male sex (β = 8.56, p < 0.001), higher educational level (β = 3.44, p = 0.029), being retired (β = 2.11, p = 0.043), and normal walking speed (β = 2.04, p = 0.028), while age showed a negative association (β = − 0.35, p < 0.001). Income, physical activity, and multimorbidity were not significantly associated with HGS. HGS is associated with key sociodemographic and functional factors in adults from rural areas of Ecuador. These findings support its usefulness as a simple and relevant indicator of functional health in resource-limited settings.