scholarly journals The relationship between education level, retirement status, and civic engagement among older adults in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-47
Author(s):  
I Komang Winata
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Civic Engagement ◽  
Old People ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Indonesian Population ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Education Needs ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Retirement Status

The Indonesian population is aging very rapidly and as the number of old people increases, the number of retirees increases as well. Many scholars have argued the benefits of civic engagement in old age, but there is lack of empirical evidence of the factors associated with civic engagement in Indonesia. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between education levels, retirement status, and civic engagement among older adults in Indonesia. The study used data from the fifth wave of the Indonesia Family and Life Survey which was held in late 2014 and early 2015. The study included participants aged 56 years and older, the mandatory age for retirement in 2014 in Indonesia.  Multiple regression was modelled for data analysis. The main results revealed that those who completed junior and senior high school and high education exhibited more civic engagement than those who completed only primary education. Moreover, the study found that those who were retired were less engaged in civic activities than those still in labor force. These relationships held true even after controlling for gender, age, marital status, personality traits, religiosity, and self-rated health variables. To strengthen democracy and growth, education needs to be re-emphasized and there is need for further investigation concerning retirement and civic engagement in Indonesia.

scholarly journals The Association Between Physical Activity and Self-Rated Health Among Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 450-458
Author(s):  
I Putu Agus Dharma Hita ◽  
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B.M. Wara Kushartanti ◽  
Elsa Ariestika ◽  
Widiyanto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Multilevel Regression ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Indonesian Population ◽  
Regression Approach ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Retirement Status

Although there is substantial evidence on the association between physical activity and self-rated health among older adults globally, there is a paucity of findings on this topic for the aging Indonesian population. The present study was conducted to investigate the association between self-reported physical activity and self-rated health among older adults in Indonesia. The data used were from the fifth wave of the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS). A multilevel regression approach was used for analysis. A sample of 1,813 older adults (aged 60 and over) within 311 communities was used in the study. Self-reported physical activity measured by time spent walking was the independent variable, and self-rated health was the dependent variable. The analysis was adjusted for gender, age, education level, marital status, religiosity, retirement status, neighborhood safety, extroversion, and subjective poverty. The results revealed that increased physical activity was consistently associated with better self-rated health in both unadjusted (β=0.04, p<0.05) and adjusted (β=0.06, p<0.01) models. To improve public health in Indonesia, primary health care professionals, health policymakers, and other health promoters should consider including physical activity in health policies and encourage older individuals to engage in regular physical activity.

scholarly journals Religiosity and self-rated health among older adults in Colombia

2019 ◽  
pp. 67-76
Author(s):  
Carlos A Reyes Ortiz ◽  
Claudia Payan ◽  
Geraldine Altamar ◽  
Jose F Gomez Montes ◽  
Harold G Koenig
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Significant Interaction Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Fair Poor ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: To identify the relationship between religiosity and self-rated health among older adults in Colombia. Methods: Data are drawn from the SABE (Salud, Bienestar y Envejecimiento) Colombia Study, a cross-sectional survey conducted in 2015 involving 18,871 community-dwelling adults aged 60 years and older living in urban and rural areas of Colombia. Religiosity was assessed by self-rated religiosity (how religious are you: not at all, somewhat or very). Self-rated health during previous 30 days was assessed as very good, good, fair, poor or very poor, analyzed as an ordinal variable(1-5) using weighted logistic regression, adjusting for confounders. Results: Those who were more religious were older, female, had lower socioeconomic status, and were more likely to be married. Multivariate analyses demonstrated that older adults who were more religious had better self-rated health (OR 0.92 95% CI 0.86- 0.99, p= 0.038); however, there was a significant interaction effect between gender and religiosity on self-rated health (p= 0.002), such that the relationship between religiosity and health was stronger in men (OR 0.86, 95% CI: 0.79-0.94, p= 0.001) but not significant in women. Conclusion: Older adults in Colombia who consider themselves more religious, especially men, are less likely to perceive their physical health as poor compared to those who are less religious.

scholarly journals Physical and Psychological Factors Associated with Poor Self-Reported Health Status in Older Adults with Falls

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiyeon Kim ◽  
Mikyong Byun ◽  
Moonho Kim
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Hearing Impairments ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Physical Tests ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Self Reported Health Status ◽  
Poor Nutrition

Background: Previous studies have proposed various physical tests for screening fall risk in older adults. However, older adults may have physical or cognitive impairments that make testing difficult. This study describes the differences in individual, physical, and psychological factors between adults in good and poor self-rated health statuses. Further, we identified the physical or psychological factors associated with self-rated health by controlling for individual variables. Methods: Data from a total of 1577 adults aged 65 years or over with a history of falls were analyzed, using the 2017 National Survey of Older Persons in South Korea. Self-reported health status was dichotomized as good versus poor using the 5-point Likert question: “poor” (very poor and poor) and “good” (fair, good, and very good). Results: Visual/hearing impairments, ADL/IADL restriction, poor nutrition, and depression were more frequently observed in the group with poor self-rated health. Multivariable logistic regression revealed that poor self-reported health was significantly associated with hearing impairments (OR: 1.51, 95% CI 1.12–2.03), ADL limitation (OR: 1.77, 95% CI 1.11–2.81), IADL limitation (OR: 2.27, 95% CI 1.68–3.06), poor nutrition (OR: 1.36, 95% CI 1.05–1.77), and depression (OR 3.77, 95% CI 2.81–5.06). Conclusions: Auditory impairment, ADL/IADL limitations, poor nutrition, and depression were significantly associated with poor self-reported health. A self-rated health assessment could be an alternative tool for older adults who are not able to perform physical tests.

The Relationship Between Preretirement Occupation and Older Adults’ Life Satisfaction and Self-Rated Health

2010 ◽  
Vol 145 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Lowis ◽  
Anthony C. Edwards ◽  
Hayley M. Singlehurst
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Delaying Health Care Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Associations With Physical and Mental Health and Preventive Care

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 456-457
Author(s):  
Felicia Wheaton ◽  
Terika Scatliffe ◽  
Matilda Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Preventative Care ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Retirement Study

Abstract Health care is important for maintaining optimal physical and mental health. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many older adults have delayed or postponed care. Data from the special midterm release of the 2020 Health and Retirement Study (HRS) were used to examine the relationship between chronic conditions and delayed care, as well as between delayed care and mental health outcomes and preventative care among Americans aged 50+ (N=3,266). Approximately 30% of respondents said yes when asked “Since March 2020, was there any time when you needed medical or dental care, but delayed getting or did not get it at all?” Of those, 55% said their provider cancelled, closed or suggested rescheduling, 28.5% decided it could wait, and 20.8% were afraid to go. Results from OLS and logistic regression, controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, indicate that those with lung disease and those with a heart condition had significantly higher odds of delaying care. Delaying care was associated with significantly higher odds of poor self-rated health and feeling depressed, as well as significantly higher average hopelessness, loneliness and negative affect and significantly lower average positive affect. Surprisingly, delaying care was not associated with receiving a flu shot, cholesterol test, colonoscopy, mammogram or prostate exam in the previous two years. It is likely that the full effects of delaying health care during the pandemic have yet to be felt and there is a need to study the implications of such delays.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with poor self-rated health among community dwelling older adults in Lomé (Togo) in 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fifonsi Adjidossi Gbeasor-Komlanvi ◽  
Martin Kouame Tchankoni ◽  
Ama Boilassi Adjonko ◽  
Wendpouire Ida Carine Zida-Compaore ◽  
Nicolas Konan Kouakou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

The number of older adults is increasing worldwide, including in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, there is a paucity of data on the overall health status of older adults living in SSA. To assess the prevalence and factors associated with poor Self-Rated Health (SRH) among community-dwelling older adults in Lomé, Togo, we conducted a cross-sectional study from January to June 2019 in Lomé among community-dwelling older adults aged 50 years and older. A 30- minute questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic characteristics, medical history, patterns of medication use and use of herbal products and dietary supplements during a face-to-face interview. SRH was assessed using a single item: Overall, you would say that your health is… (1) excellent, (2) very good, (3) good, (4) fair and (5) poor with response fair or poor defining poor SRH. A total of 344 respondents with median age 63 years, (IQR: 55-72) were enrolled in the study. Women represented 57.6% of the sample. Overall prevalence of poor SRH was 56.4% (95%CI: 51.0-61.9) and was the highest among females (62.6% vs 47.9%; P=0.007) and participants >60 years (61.5% vs 51.1%; P=0.021). Female sex, aged ≥60 years, osteoarthritis, hospitalization within the 12 months preceding the survey, polypharmacy, and the use of herbal products were factors associated with poor SRH (P<0.05). More than half of community- dwelling older adults had poor SRH in Lomé. Further studies are needed to guide policymakers in their efforts to design and implement meaningful policies to improve older adults health conditions.

scholarly journals Internet use and self-rated health among Swedish 70-year-olds: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Falk Erhag ◽  
Felicia Ahlner ◽  
Therese Rydberg Sterner ◽  
Ingmar Skoog ◽  
Annika Bergström
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Minor Importance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Contacts ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Health Factors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background The Internet is increasingly becoming an infrastructure for a number of services, both commercial, public (including health related) and personal. Using the internet have the potential to promote social interaction and social connectedness by upholding social networks and social contacts. However, Internet use is lower in older adults compared to other age groups. This digital divide is considered a risk to the health of older adults since it limits their participation in society, access and use of relevant health related information and services. This study focuses on whether there is an association between Internet use and self-rated health. Method A cross-sectional population-based sample of 70-year-olds from The Gothenburg H70 Birth Cohort Study (n = 1136) was examined in 2014–16. All data was collected using structured interviews and questionnaires. Differences in proportions were tested with chi-square test and ordinary least square regression analysis was used to estimate the relationship between Internet use and self-rated health controlling for health factors, hearing and visual impairment, and social contacts. Results There is a relationship between more frequent Internet use and good self-rated health (unstandardized β 0.101 p < 0.001), and the effect remained after adjusting for all covariates (unstandardized β 0.082 p < 0.001). Our results also show that, in comparison to health factors, Internet use is of minor importance to the SRH of older adults, since adding these improved the explanatory power of the model by approximately 400% (from 0.04 to 0.18). Conclusion Although the direction of the relationship between more frequent interne use and better self-rated health is undetermined in the present study, it can be suggested that using the Internet informs and educates older adults, strengthening their position as active and engaged participants of society. It can also be suggested that those using the Internet report less loneliness and a possibility to establish new computer-mediated relationships within online communities. Further research needs to examine what aspects of Internet use, and in what contexts such positive perceptions arise.

Self-Reported Sensory Impairments in Older Adults and their Association with Self-Rated Health and Mortality Outcomes

2021 ◽  
pp. 089826432110591
Author(s):  
Bernard A. Steinman ◽  
Jennifer Tabler ◽  
Casandra M. Mittlieder ◽  
Bremen Whitlock ◽  
Carrie E. Goodman
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Sensory Impairment ◽  
Medicare Beneficiaries ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Sensory Impairments ◽  
Logistic Regressions ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Health And Mortality

Objectives This study assessed the relationship between self-reported impairments of vision, hearing, and dual sensory impairment, and change in self-rated health/mortality status over a 5-year period. Methods Data came from the National Health and Aging Trends Study, a nationally representative survey of Medicare beneficiaries ages 65 and older. Analyses consisted of a series of ordinal logistic regressions stratified by sex. Results For both women and men, self-reported sensory impairments were not statistical predictors of self-rated health/mortality, when other dimensions of health, such as physical functioning, participation, and activities of daily living functioning were included in models. Discussion Understanding how self-reported sensory impairments impact self-rated health could assist in targeting rehabilitation strategies to older adults who experience sensory impairments.

A Multilevel Path Analysis of the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Self-Rated Health in Older Adults

2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 398-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fuzhong Li ◽  
K. John Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Primary Sampling Unit ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Neighborhood Social Cohesion ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Physical Activity Facilities ◽  
Neighborhood Level

Objectives:This study examined the relationship between physical activity and self-rated health in older adults at both the neighborhood level and the resident level.Methods:A multilevel design was used that involved neighborhoods as the primary sampling unit and residents nested within each neighborhood. Residents (N = 582, mean age = 73.99 years, SD = 6.26) from 56 neighborhoods in Portland, Oregon, were surveyed on neighborhood physical activity and health status.Results:Multilevel path analysis showed a positive relationship between physical activity and health status at the neighborhood level. In addition, perceptions of neighborhood social cohesion, proximity to physical activity facilities, safety for walking, and importance of physical activity involvement, were positively related to high levels of physical activity. At the resident level, education and walking efficacy were positively associated with physical activity.Conclusions:The results provide evidence that neighborhood-level physical activity is positively linked to neighborhood-level self-rated health in older adults.

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