Difference in quality of life and associated factors among the elderly in rural Vietnam

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Nguyen, T. Van
Nguyen, Van H.
Nguyen, T. Duc
Nguyen, T. Van
Nguyen, P. The
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2017
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Background. In 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). Methods. A cross-sectional study using quantitative methods. Results and Conclusions. The 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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Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene

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58

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1

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Sociology

Sociology of health

Epidemiology

Public health

Elderly

Gender differences

Quality of life

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Vietnam

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Nguyen, TV; Nguyen, VH; Nguyen, TD; Nguyen, TV, Nguyen, PT, Difference in quality of life and associated factors among the elderly in rural Vietnam, Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, 2017, 58 (1), pp. E63-E71

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