Preparedness for Later Life and Associated Factors among Thai Adults

IF 2.8 0 GERONTOLOGY

Activities Adaptation & Aging Pub Date : 2022-11-21 DOI:10.1080/01924788.2022.2148395

Duangduan Rattanamongkolgul, S. Rattanamongkolgul

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Abstract

ABSTRACT This cross-sectional survey was aimed to explore the features of later life security and their related factors among Thais using the WHO Active Aging Framework. Data were collected from 1,129 adults aged 18–59 years in Nakhon Nayok, Thailand using a self-administered questionnaire consisting of three sections measuring demographic data, factors related to the active aging concept, and preparedness for later life. Logistic regression analyses were applied to determine the associated factors. The results showed that all the three later life preparedness variables were rated at medium levels; and setting aside funds for later life and managing inheritance were reported more frequently than having made funeral arrangements. Preparation for later life was strongly associated with community participation (odds ratio, 4.6; 95% CI 3.1–6.8) and financial security preparation (odds ratio,3.5; 95% CI 2.3–5.2). Further research is needed to promote later life preparation during the new normal period when community engagement and financial planning are more difficult and also to understand the features of later life preparation among aging population because lives of older persons are also more vulnerable and uncertain due to the pandemic.

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泰国成年人对晚年生活的准备及相关因素

摘要本次横断面调查旨在利用世界卫生组织积极老龄化框架，探讨泰国人的后期生活安全特征及其相关因素。数据收集自泰国那空那约市1129名18-59岁的成年人，使用一份自填问卷，该问卷由三部分组成，测量人口统计数据、与积极老龄化概念相关的因素以及对以后生活的准备情况。采用Logistic回归分析确定相关因素。结果表明，所有三个后期生活准备变量都被评为中等水平；据报道，为晚年生活留出资金和管理遗产比安排葬礼更频繁。为晚年生活做准备与社区参与（比值比4.6；95%置信区间3.1-6.8）和财务保障准备（比值比3.5；95%可信区间2.3-5.2）密切相关。在社区参与和财务规划更加困难的新常态时期，需要进一步研究以促进晚年生活的准备，并了解晚年生活的特点在老龄化人口中做好准备，因为老年人的生活也因疫情而更加脆弱和不确定。

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Activities Adaptation & Aging GERONTOLOGY-

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4.50

自引率

53.60%

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期刊介绍： Activities, Adaptation, & Aging is the working tool for activity directors and all health care professionals concerned with the enhancement of the lives of the aged. Established as the primary journal for activity professionals, Activities, Adaptation & Aging provides a professional outlet for research regarding the therapeutic implications of activities on quality-of-life issues and overall life satisfaction for the elderly. The journal examines a wide spectrum of activities: activity-based intervention for persons with dementia; activity determinants in independent-living elderly; activity implications in a variety of settings; activity participation patterns; and activity implications for everyday practice.