Factors Influencing Mental Well-being Among Older Malaysians.

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-30 DOI:10.1177/10105395241275232

Yamunah Devi Apalasamy, Halimah Awang, Norma Mansor, Azmah Othman, Rohana Jani, Nik Noor Ainoon Nik Osman, Chin Lung Tan

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Abstract

Older adults are at greater risk of mental health issues. This study examined the factors influencing mental well-being among 2230 Malaysian older adults, using data from the 2018 to 2019 Malaysia Ageing and Retirement Survey. The World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5) was used to assess mental well-being, and linear regression analysis identified the significant factors. Women had lower mental well-being scores than men (P = .012, β = -0.016). Chinese (P = .024, β = -0.020), Indian (P < .001, β = -0.043), and other ethnicities (P < .001, β = -0.031) reported lower scores than Malays. The factors associated with better well-being were secondary (P = .001, β = 0.032) and tertiary education (P < .001, β = 0.063), and good (P < .001, β = 0.081) and moderate (P < .001, β = 0.038) health status. Diseases-limiting activities were associated with poor well-being (P < .001, β = -0.030). Support from family (P < .001, β = 0.062) and friends (P < .001, β = 0.032), social activity participation (P < .001, β = 0.026), and functional ability (P < .001, β = 0.043) were significant positive factors. There is a need for targeted interventions to enhance mental health among Malaysian older adults.

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影响马来西亚老年人心理健康的因素。

老年人面临更大的心理健康问题风险。本研究利用2018年至2019年马来西亚老龄化与退休调查的数据，研究了影响2230名马来西亚老年人心理健康的因素。研究采用世界卫生组织-五项幸福指数（WHO-5）来评估心理幸福感，并通过线性回归分析确定了重要的影响因素。女性的心理健康得分低于男性（P = .012，β = -0.016）。华裔（P = .024，β = -0.020）、印度裔（P < .001，β = -0.043）和其他族裔（P < .001，β = -0.031）的得分低于马来裔。与较好幸福感相关的因素是中等教育（P = .001，β = 0.032）和高等教育（P < .001，β = 0.063），以及良好（P < .001，β = 0.081）和中等（P < .001，β = 0.038）健康状况。疾病限制性活动与较差的健康状况有关（P < .001，β = -0.030）。家人（P < .001，β = 0.062）和朋友（P < .001，β = 0.032）的支持、社会活动参与（P < .001，β = 0.026）和功能能力（P < .001，β = 0.043）是显著的积极因素。有必要采取有针对性的干预措施，以提高马来西亚老年人的心理健康水平。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

4.00%

发文量

147

审稿时长

6 months

期刊介绍： Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health (APJPH) is a peer-reviewed, bimonthly journal that focuses on health issues in the Asia-Pacific Region. APJPH publishes original articles on public health related issues, including implications for practical applications to professional education and services for public health and primary health care that are of concern and relevance to the Asia-Pacific region.