ArticleJournal of preventive medicine and hygiene2017
Difference in quality of life and associated factors among the elderly in rural Vietnam.
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- [Predictive Model for Quality of Life of the Older Men Living Alone].Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing · 2020Article
- Assessment of quality of life among elderly in urban and peri-urban areas, Yangon Region, Myanmar.PloS one · 2020Article
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- Prevalence and Factors Associated with Psychological Distress among Older Adults Admitted to Hospitals After Fall Injuries in Vietnam.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- Quality of life profile of general Vietnamese population using EQ-5D-5L.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2017Article
- Quality of life of older adults in nursing homes in Vietnam.Health psychology openArticle
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Abstract
backgroundIn Vietnam today, many generations remain living together in a family. With escalating urbanization and population aging, mental health disorders and the quality of life (QoL) among the elderly are gradually presenting themselves as of great concern. The objective of this study was to examine gender differences in QoL and some associated factors among the elderly in rural Vietnam using the QoL scale of WHO (WHOQOL-BREF).
methodsA cross-sectional study using quantitative methods. RESULTS AND
conclusionsThe proportion of the elderly men having higher level of QoL in physical health, psychological health and environment was higher than that of their women counterparts. Reversely, of those having medium and lower QoL, females made up a larger proportion than males. The overall QoL score in elderly men (75.32) was higher than that of women (72.32) and the same pattern was witnessed in all four domains of QoL. While higher QoL in elderly men was significantly correlated with 5 factors, aged ≥ 80 years, following Buddhism and Christianity, having better connection and without illness in the past 6 months, these among female counterparts are aged ≥ 80 years, completing secondary level or above, having medium and high socioeconomic status and without illness in the last 6 months.
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