ArticleBMC geriatrics2025
Multimorbidity and its association with health-related quality of life among older adults in india: a cross-sectional analysis of LASI wave-1.
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Abstract
backgroundMultimorbidity is common among older people and is associated with a reduction in quality of life, including physical and psychological dimensions of health. This study aims to examine the association between multimorbidity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) by gender and key socioeconomic factors among older adults in India.
methodThe Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) Wave-I data were used, and older persons aged 60 and above were selected for the study, which included 30,716 final samples. The HRQoL was measured based on a EuroQol Five-Dimension (EQ-5D) measure. The preliminary study used descriptive statistics to examine the baseline characteristics of the sample, the prevalence of chronic conditions, and the mean EQ-5D score. Aside from that, the findings on the association of EQ-5D score with exposure and the independent variables were carved out using a multiple linear regression model. Furthermore, the results were stratified by gender and tested for interactions.
resultsThis study revealed that 23.8% of older adults had multimorbidity, with a higher prevalence among females and older age groups. Hypertension (32.7%), bone/joint diseases (19.6%), diabetes (14.3%), and stroke (2.5%) were common conditions. Individuals with multimorbidity exhibited significantly lower HRQoL scores (mean: 10.53) compared to those with single (8.98) or no morbidity (7.54). Adjusted regression models confirmed that multimorbidity (β = 2.19, 95%CI: 2.04,2.35) and female gender (β = 0.86, 95%CI: 0.71,1.00) strongly predicted poorer HRQoL. The association between multimorbidity and HRQoL was stronger in females compared to males. Lower socioeconomic status, rural residence, and poor self-rated health further exacerbated these disparities. These findings highlight the negative impact of multimorbidity on the physical and psychological well-being of older adults in India.
conclusionsThis study found that multimorbidity significantly reduces HRQoL among older adults in India, with women, individuals of lower socioeconomic status, and those reporting poor self-rated health experiencing the most significant burden. These findings highlight the need for gender-sensitive, equity-focused public health strategies aimed at managing chronic conditions and improving quality of life among the ageing population in India.
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