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FACTORS AFFECTING QUALITY OF LIFE OF OLDER PEOPLE IN TAUNGU TOWNSHIP, BAGO REGION, MYANMAR |
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| Creator | Min Yar Oo |
| Title | FACTORS AFFECTING QUALITY OF LIFE OF OLDER PEOPLE IN TAUNGU TOWNSHIP, BAGO REGION, MYANMAR |
| Publisher | Chulalongkorn Universtiy Press |
| Publication Year | 2558 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Health Research |
| Journal Vol. | 29 |
| Journal No. | 4 |
| Page no. | 235 |
| Keyword | Older people,Quality of life,Myanmar |
| ISSN | 8574421 |
| Abstract | Background: During the last three decades, Myanmar has faced a steadily growing population of older people as a result of sustained declines in mortality and fertility. Quality of life (QoL) is an important issue among older people as it reflects their health status and well-being. This study aimed to investigate the QoL of older people and analyze factors associated with QoL of older people in Taungu Township, Bago Region, Myanmar.Methods: The study is based on a cross-sectional study among 233 older people aged 60 years or above living in the Taungu Township. The data were collected through structured questionnaire using face-to-face interview, during March to April 2011. Questions on QoL were from the standard World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and bi-variate analysis (?2 test) were employed.Results: The study revealed that 72.1% of older people had an average QoL(Mean - SD) to (Mean + SD), 14.2% and 13.7% had high and low QoL. QoL is significantly and positively (directly) associated (p<0.05) with older people?s individual income. It is implied that appropriate implementation should increase its coverage both in terms of area and less opportunity for older persons. Conclusion: Government should expand older people?s self-help group to improve livelihoods by creating job opportunities and income generate in all States and Regions. It is also suggested the WHOQOL-BREF, the standard questionnaires needs to be validated according to context of Myanmar cultures and norms, including the meaning of ?quality of life?. |
