Employment status and perceived health status in younger and older people with multiple sclerosis

There is an increasing number of older people globally, thus it is essential to build knowledge of how older people view their own ageing, considering their health related circumstances. However, limited attention has been given to attitude towards ageing, particularly in Malaysia. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between self- perception of ageing and perceived health status in adults aged 60 years and above. This study is primarily conducted via survey among the elderly patients who are 60 years old and above, who are using the services at public hospitals in Peninsular Malaysia. The ‘Attitudes towards ageing’ questionnaire was used to measure participants’ perception of ageing, while perceived health status was measured using questions from the Study of Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) developed by World Health Organization(WHO). All items in both questionnaires were measured on a 5-point Likert-scale. The findings reveal that positive attitudes to ageing were associated with health status in older adults. The research contributes to greater understanding of the attitudes among the elderly towards ageing and their perceived health status. Understanding these associations may help healthcare providers and policy makers consider strategies to enhance the quality of life of the elderly.

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Progressive decline of decision-making performances during multiple sclerosis

Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society ◽

10.1017/s1355617709090262 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 291-295 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

SAMANTA SIMIONI ◽

CHRISTIANE RUFFIEUX ◽

JOERG KLEEBERG ◽

LAURE BRUGGIMANN ◽

RENAUD A. DU PASQUIER ◽

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Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Decision Making ◽

Health Status ◽

Iowa Gambling Task ◽

Perceived Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Perceived Health Status ◽

Progressive Decline ◽

Decision Making Capacity ◽

Disability Status

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to evaluate longitudinally, using the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT), the dynamics of decision-making capacity at a two-year interval (median: 2.1 years) in a group of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) (n = 70) and minor neurological disability [Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) ≤ 2.5 at baseline]. Cognition (memory, executive functions, attention), behavior, handicap, and perceived health status were also investigated. Standardized change scores [(score at retest-score at baseline)/standard deviation of baseline score] were computed. Results showed that IGT performances decreased from baseline to retest (from 0.3, SD = 0.4 to 0.1, SD = 0.3, p = .005). MS patients who worsened in the IGT were more likely to show a decreased perceived health status and emotional well-being (SEP-59; p = .05 for both). Relapsing rate, disability progression, cognitive, and behavioral changes were not associated with decreased IGT performances. In conclusion, decline in decision making can appear as an isolated deficit in MS. (JINS, 2009, 15, 291–295.)

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509 - Influence of Self-perceptions of aging and attitudes towards aging on perceived health status

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610221002040 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 33 (S1) ◽

pp. 61-61

Author(s):

Cristina Buedo-Guirado ◽

Cristina G. Dumitrache ◽

Laura Rubio

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Older People ◽

Peer Group ◽

Perceived Health ◽

Perceived Health Status ◽

Self Perceptions ◽

Important Health ◽

Perceptions Of Aging ◽

Study Database

AbstractObjectivesPerceived health status is an important health indicator related to successfulaging and older people’s quality of life. Perceived health status depends on biological, social and psychological factors, for example, at a social level, depends on comparisons with the peer group that individuals carry out and on attitudes towards aging, ageism andhow older people believe they are viewed by society. The aim of this study was to exploreattitudes towards aging and self-perceptions of aging among Spanish middle age and older people and to identify the influence on perceived health status.MethodThe sample comprised 1,124 individuals with ages between 50 to 98 years-old (M= 64.84, SD= 10.12) from the Aging in Spain Longitudinal Study database, Pilot Survey (ELES-PS).ResultsAlmost 70 per cent of the participants stated that old age begins at a specific chronological age and half of them considered that society treats older people with indifference. Self-perceptions of aging and attitudes towards aging were significant predictors that explain a 12.2% in the variance of perceived health status.DiscussionResults from this study highlight the importance of perceptions and attitudestowards aging for older adults’ health. Addressing negative self-perceptions of aging andnegative attitudes towards aging can be particularly useful because they are associated with more pessimistic expectancies about the aging process.

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Physical Activity and Perceived Health Status in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing ◽

10.1097/01376517-199708000-00004 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 238-243 ◽

Cited By ~ 74

Author(s):

Alexa K. Stuifbergen

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Health Status ◽

Perceived Health ◽

Perceived Health Status

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Mastery, functional disability and perceived health status in patients with multiple sclerosis

European Journal of Neurology ◽

10.1111/j.1468-1331.2008.02304.x ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 15 (11) ◽

pp. 1237-1244 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

M. Krokavcova ◽

I. Nagyova ◽

J. P. van Dijk ◽

J. Rosenberger ◽

M. Gavelova ◽

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Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Health Status ◽

Functional Disability ◽

Perceived Health ◽

Perceived Health Status

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The impact of physical activity on psychological well-being and perceived health status during coronavirus pandemic in university students

Journal of King Saud University - Science ◽

10.1016/j.jksus.2021.101531 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 101531

Author(s):

Andrea Lukács

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Status ◽

University Students ◽

Perceived Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Perceived Health Status ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

The Impact

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Physical Activity, Ability to Walk, Weight Status, and Multimorbidity Levels in Older Spanish People: The National Health Survey (2009–2017)

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17124333 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (12) ◽

pp. 4333

Author(s):

Pedro Ángel Latorre-Román ◽

Juan Manuel Carmona-Torres ◽

Ana Isabel Cobo-Cuenca ◽

José Alberto Laredo-Aguilera

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Status ◽

Older People ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Weight Status ◽

Perceived Health ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Severe Difficulty ◽

Chronic Health Problems

Background. Many studies have shown a relationship between physical functioning and health status in older people. Aim. The purpose of this study was to analyze the temporal trends of physical activity (PA), ability to walk, weight status, self-perceived health, and disease or chronic health problems in people over 65 years from 2009 to 2017, using the European Health Survey in Spain and the National Health Survey in Spain. Methods. This study included 13,049 older people: 6026 (2330 men and 3696 women; age (mean, SD (Standard Deviation)) = 75.61 ± 7.11 years old) in 2009 and 7023 (2850 men and 4173 women; age (mean, SD) = 76.01 ± 7.57 years old) in 2017. Results. In 2017, older people exhibited lower values of moderate PA (p < 0.001), a lower number of hours of walking per week (p < 0.001), and worse self-perceived health status (p < 0.001) compared to 2009. These differences are maintained when comparing the sexes. Compliance with PA recommendations was 27.9% and 6.1% (chi-squared = 352.991, p < 0.001) in 2009 and 2017, respectively. There were no significant differences in weight status between older people in 2009 and 2017. In 2017, older people had significantly high percentages of disease or chronic health problems (p < 0.05), number of diseases (p < 0.001), severe difficulty walking 500 m without assistance (p < 0.05), and severe difficulty going up or down 12 stairs. Conclusions. From 2009 to 2017, Spanish older people worsened their PA levels and perception of their health status, and they increased their disease levels, which could be associated with the worsening of ability to walk in 2017.

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