Publication: Social relationships influencing positive perceived health among Thai older persons: A secondary data analysis using the National Elderly Survey
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2009-01-01
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14422018
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14410745
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Mahidol University
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Nursing and Health Sciences. Vol.11, No.2 (2009), 144-149
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Kattika Thanakwang Social relationships influencing positive perceived health among Thai older persons: A secondary data analysis using the National Elderly Survey. Nursing and Health Sciences. Vol.11, No.2 (2009), 144-149. doi:10.1111/j.1442-2018.2009.00438.x Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/28258
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Social relationships influencing positive perceived health among Thai older persons: A secondary data analysis using the National Elderly Survey
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This study examined the associations between social relationships and positive perceived health among Thai older persons. The data were taken from the 2002 National Elderly Survey in Thailand. The sample of this study included 24664 elders aged ≥60 years. Multiple logistic regression models were employed in this secondary analysis of the national database. The findings revealed that friendship networks, informational and emotional support, and social engagements are positively associated with good perceived health. In addition, for individual pathways, the more that elders engage with regular exercise, prepare for healthy aging, and enjoy psychological well-being, the better they perceive their health to be. There was strong evidence that friendship interactions, social support, and healthy behaviors have a significant association with perceived good health. Health-care professionals should target the promotion of friendship networks, social support, and health-promoting behaviors, especially focusing on the oldest old, uneducated, poor, and elders with a disability. © Journal compilation © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd.