Table 5 Mediating effect test between Sarcopenia and mental health
Outcome | Effect | β | 95% bootstrap confidence interval | Proportion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lower | Upper | ||||
Depressive symptoms | Total effect | 0.666 | 0.297 | 1.035 | Â |
Direct effect | 0.541 | 0.180 | 0.903 | Â | |
Indirect effect | 0.125 | 0.035 | 0.222 | 18.77% | |
Cognitive functions | Total effect | -0.772 | -1.049 | -0.495 | Â |
Direct effect | -0.673 | -0.945 | -0.401 | Â | |
Indirect effect | -0.099 | -0.162 | -0.035 | 12.82% | |