Predicting Factors of Successful Aging among Community Dwelling Older Adults in Thimphu, Bhutan

Dorji, Lobzang; Jullamate, Pornchai; Subgranon, Rarcharneepon; Rosenberg, Edwin

doi:10.31524/bkkmedj.2019.02.007

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“…Previous studies have indicated that good social support is a significant predictor for SA [19].As predicted, our results revealed similar findings. Among the various possible predictors analysed, good social support was the second strongest predictor for SA.…”

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Factors of Successful Aging among Pre-Retirement Public Servants in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Ismail¹,

Hairodin

Miskam

et al. 2020

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Background: Following the global trend,Malaysia is moving towards an aging population. With the change in age ratio, there will be more age-related diseases and challenges that need to be managed appropriately. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of successful aging (SA) among pre-retirement Malaysian public servants and the predictors.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 1,064 pre-retirement public servants (50-60 years old) working in nine federal government agencies within the Klang Valley. Multistage sampling was applied with simple random sampling for selecting four out of 23 ministries and two agencies under each ministry. Purposive sampling was used for selecting the state and respondents. The respondents completed a self-administered questionnaire and their cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). SA was defined as being able to fulfil all three criteria i.e. absence of six major chronic diseases and having both good physical and psycho-cognitive functions.Results: The prevalence of SA was 37.5%. Multiple logistic regression showed that the factors with higher odds of having SA were younger age (50–54 years old) (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.32, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.01-1.73), being physically active (aOR 1.39, 95%CI 1.05 -1.84), non-obese (aOR 2.14, 95%CI 1.52-3.02) and good social support (aOR 1.78, 95%CI 1.30-2.43).Conclusion: A minority of public servants in this study have SA. Employers in various agencies should play roles in promoting SA aiming for healthy behaviours and providing healthy working environments.

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Factors of Successful Aging among Pre-Retirement Public Servants in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Ismail¹,

Hairodin

Miskam

et al. 2020

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“…Previous studies have indicated that good social support is a significant predictor for SA [19]. As predicted, our results revealed similar findings.…”

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Determinants of Successful Aging Among Pre-Retirement Public Servants in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Hairodin¹,

Ismail²,

Shamsuddin³

et al. 2021

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Following the global trend, Malaysia is moving towards an aging population. With the change in age ratio, there will be more age-related diseases and challenges that need to be managed appropriately. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of successful aging (SA) among pre-retirement Malaysian public servants and the predicting factors. A cross-sectional study has been conducted using multistage sampling for selecting four out of 23 ministries and agencies under each respective ministry. Simple random sampling was used to select the state, agencies and respondents. A total respondent of 1,064 pre-retirement public servants (50-60 years old) working in nine federal government agencies within Klang Valley were finally selected. The respondents completed a self-administered questionnaire and their cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). SA was defined as being able to fulfil all three criterions i.e. absence of six major chronic diseases and having both good physical and psycho-cognitive functions. The prevalence of SA was 37.5%. Multiple logistic regression showed that the factors with higher odds of having SA were younger age (50–54 years old) (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.32, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.01-1.73), being physically active (aOR 1.39, 95%CI 1.05 -1.84), non-obese (aOR 2.14, 95%CI 1.52-3.02) and good social support (aOR 1.78, 95%CI 1.30-2.43). A minority of public servants in this study had SA. We conclude that employers in various agencies should play roles in promoting SA aiming for healthy behaviours and providing healthy working environments.

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“…Previous researches had indicated that 'having good social support' was a significant predictors for SA. 22 Higher levels of social support were beneficial in preventing depressive symptoms, thus maintaining or improving one's life satisfaction . Those who were able to visit their relatives and friends are more likely to be successful agers .…”

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Prevalence of ‘Researcher’s defined’ and ‘Self-rated’ Successful Aging among Pre-Retirement Public Servants

Hairodin¹,

Ismail²,

Shamsuddin³

et al. 2021

IJPHR

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Introduction The socioeconomic impact of aging population can be reduced if majority of people achieve successful aging. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of researcher’s defined successful aging (RDSA) and self-rated successful aging (SRSA) among pre-retirement public servants and their predictors. Methodology The sample included 1,064 pre-retirement public servants (50 to 60 years old) from nine government agencies. Data was analyzed using Multiple Logistic Regression to test for the association between the studied factors and SA. Results The prevalence of RDSA and SRSA was 37.5% and 98.7%, respectively. Results showed four (4) significant factors with higher odds of having RDSA were not obese, good social support, being physically active and younger age. Meanwhile, five (5) factors highly selected by respondents as predictors for SRSA were having good spiritual or religious practice, happy family, good psycho cognitive function, social support and good physical function. Conclusion The prevalence of SRSA was higher despite the presence of self-reported chronic diseases and physical limitation identified among respondents. The discrepancy in both prevalence of SA reflects the differences that exist between the criteria for SA perceived by respondents and researchers. Misperception among respondents of their aging process as ‘successful’ despite having diseases or disability may worsen their health status because they continue practicing unhealthy lifestyles without action to improve it. Promotional activities on SA, regular health screening since young and healthy working environment should be implemented by various agencies. Keywords Successful aging - pre-retirement - public servants - predictors

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Predicting Factors of Successful Aging among Community Dwelling Older Adults in Thimphu, Bhutan

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Factors of Successful Aging among Pre-Retirement Public Servants in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Factors of Successful Aging among Pre-Retirement Public Servants in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Determinants of Successful Aging Among Pre-Retirement Public Servants in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Prevalence of ‘Researcher’s defined’ and ‘Self-rated’ Successful Aging among Pre-Retirement Public Servants

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