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Fifteen Dimensions of Health among Community-Dwelling Older Singaporeans
Joint Authors
Chan, Angelique
Malhotra, Rahul
Malhotra, Chetna
Østbye, Truls
Source
Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper aims to present a broad perspective of health of older Singaporeans spanning 15 health dimensions and study the association between self-rated health (SRH) and other health dimensions.
Using data from a survey of 5000 Singaporeans (≥60 years), SRH and health in 14 other dimensions were assessed.
Generalized logit model was used to assess contribution of these 14 dimensions to positive and negative SRH, compared to average SRH.
About 86% reported their health to be average or higher.
Prevalence of positive SRH and “health” in most other dimensions was lower in older age groups.
Positive and negative SRH were associated with mobility, hearing, vision, major physical illness, pain, personal mastery, depressive symptoms, and perceived financial adequacy.
The findings show that a majority of older Singaporeans report themselves as healthy overall and in a wide range of health dimensions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Malhotra, Chetna& Chan, Angelique& Malhotra, Rahul& Østbye, Truls. 2011. Fifteen Dimensions of Health among Community-Dwelling Older Singaporeans. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447920
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Malhotra, Chetna…[et al.]. Fifteen Dimensions of Health among Community-Dwelling Older Singaporeans. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Malhotra, Chetna& Chan, Angelique& Malhotra, Rahul& Østbye, Truls. Fifteen Dimensions of Health among Community-Dwelling Older Singaporeans. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447920
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447920