scholarly journals Older Chinese Adults’ Knowledge, Beliefs, Attitudes and Behaviour on Cognitive Health and Ageing: An Exploratory Study in Singapore

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vince Grillo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Cognitive Health ◽  
Dementia Prevention ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

Introduction: In recent years there has been increasing strategies to delay onset or progression of dementia, and identification of its modifiable risk factors. Given the collective emphasis on dementia prevention, an in-depth exploratory study is needed to enrich previous research and provide insights on current behaviours and attitudes towards dementia prevention. We aim to investigate the knowledge, beliefs, attitude and behaviour of older Chinese adults on cognitive health and ageing to identify motivators and barriers towards activities of dementia risk reduction. Methods & Materials: In-depth interviews were conducted with 25 older Chinese adults between 50-75 years. The COM-B Framework from the Behavioural Change Wheel was used in the discussion guide design, and to identify themes to cover a. knowledge on brain health; b. perceptions of people with cognitive decline, impairment, and related conditions; and c. habits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Results: Four common insights identified were: a. Overall understanding of dementia remained low even as the word dementia was particularly recognizable among informants; b. Mental health was instinctively perceived to be integral to cognitive health; c. Presence of stigma towards the at-risk population of dementia and its support services; d. There was a basic knowledge of modifiable risk factors of dementia, but the knowledge did not always translate into preventive and health-seeking behaviour for brain health. Conclusion: The study has adopted an innovative approach in using the COM-B Framework of Behaviour Change to unveil motivators and barriers that would influence perceptions of older Chinese adults towards cognitive health and ageing. Elements of behaviour change identified in our research can be used to support older adults and their communities to gain more awareness about dementia, reduce risks and address challenges experienced, creating a supportive community for those at risk and having dementia.

Risk factors for depressive symptoms among older Chinese adults: A meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 277 ◽  
pp. 341-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qin-wei Qiu ◽  
Sheng Qian ◽  
Jia-yu Li ◽  
Rui-xia Jia ◽  
Ying-quan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

Depressive Symptoms Among Rural “Left-Behind” Older Adults: A Test of the High Outmigration Penalty Hypothesis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Song ◽  
Haowei Wang ◽  
Jeffery A Burr
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Adult Density ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

Abstract Objectives We investigated whether there was a “high outmigration penalty” for psychological health among older adults in rural China by assessing 2 potential community stressors associated with major sociodemographic changes in the community—increased outmigration and older adult density. We also investigated whether disparities in community economic conditions moderated the association between community stressors and depressive symptoms. Methods We employed 3 waves of data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (2011–2015), using multilevel negative binomial models to address our research questions. Results Our results supported the “high outmigration penalty” hypothesis. Older adults living in low-income rural communities may experience an aggravated mental health penalty compared to those living in high-income rural communities. Higher older adult density was also associated with more depressive symptoms but only in less wealthy communities. Community differences in economic conditions were key factors buffering the high outmigration disadvantage associated with the psychological health of older Chinese adults. Discussion Rural outmigration may have deepened existing intercommunity health disparities among older adults. Policies should be developed to address community-level factors negatively associated with the well-being of older Chinese adults living in high outmigration and less wealthy rural communities.

scholarly journals Systemic Inflammation (C-Reactive Protein) in Older Chinese Adults Is Associated with Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3258
Author(s):  
Mona Elbarbary ◽  
Artem Oganesyan ◽  
Trenton Honda ◽  
Geoffrey Morgan ◽  
Yuming Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Systemic Inflammation ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Ambient Air Pollution ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

There is an established association between air pollution and cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is likely to be mediated by systemic inflammation. The present study evaluated links between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and high-sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP) in an older Chinese adult cohort (n = 7915) enrolled in the World Health Organization (WHO) study on global aging and adult health (SAGE) China Wave 1 in 2008–2010. Multilevel linear and logistic regression models were used to assess the associations of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) on log-transformed hs-CRP levels and odds ratios of CVD risk derived from CRP levels adjusted for confounders. A satellite-based spatial statistical model was applied to estimate the average community exposure to outdoor air pollutants (PM with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 μm or less (PM10), 2.5 μm or less (PM2.5), and 1 μm or less (PM1) and NO2) for each participant of the study. hs-CRP levels were drawn from dried blood spots of each participant. Each 10 μg/m3 increment in PM10, PM2.5, PM1, and NO2 was associated with 12.8% (95% confidence interval; (CI): 9.1, 16.6), 15.7% (95% CI: 10.9, 20.8), 10.2% (95% CI: 7.3, 13.2), and 11.8% (95% CI: 7.9, 15.8) higher serum levels of hs-CRP, respectively. Our findings suggest that air pollution may be an important factor in increasing systemic inflammation in older Chinese adults.

scholarly journals Predictors of poststroke quality of life in older Chinese adults

2009 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 554-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angel Chu Kee Lee ◽  
Siu Wa Tang ◽  
Tak Hong Tsoi ◽  
Daniel Yee Tak Fong ◽  
Gabriel Ka Kui Yu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

scholarly journals Trends in disability of instrumental activities of daily living among older Chinese adults, 1997-2006: population based study

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. e016996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yajun Liang ◽  
Anna-Karin Welmer ◽  
Jette Möller ◽  
Chengxuan Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Daily Living ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Iadl Disability ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults ◽  
Over Time

BackgroundData on trends for disability in instrumental activity of daily living (IADL) are sparse in older Chinese adults.ObjectivesTo assess trends in prevalence and incidence of IADL disability among older Chinese adults and to explore contributing factors.DesignPopulation based study.Setting15 provinces and municipalities in China.SubjectsParticipants (age ≥60) were from four waves of the China Health and Nutrition Survey, conducted in 1997 (n=1533), 2000 (n=1581), 2004 (n=2028) and 2006 (n=2256), and from two cohorts constructed within the national survey: cohort 1997–2004 (n=712) and cohort 2000–2006 (n=823).MeasurementsIADL disability was defined as inability to perform one or more of the following: shopping, cooking, using transportation, financing and telephoning. Data were analysed with logistic regression and generalised estimating equation models.ResultsThe prevalence of IADL disability significantly decreased from 1997 to 2006 in the total sample and in all of the subgroups by age, sex, living region and IADL items (all ptrend<0.05). The incidence of IADL disability remained stable from cohort 1997-2004 to cohort 2000-2006 in the total sample and in all of the subgroups (all p>0.10). The recovery rate from IADL disability significantly increased over time in those aged 60–69 years (p=0.03). Living in a rural area or access to local clinics for healthcare was less disabling over time (ptrend<0.02).ConclusionsThe prevalence of IADL disability decreased among older Chinese adults during 1997–2006, whereas the incidence remained stable. The declining prevalence of IADL disability might be partly due to the decreased duration of IADL disability, and to improvements in living conditions and healthcare facilities over time.

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