Factors affecting quality of life of older people in Taungu township, Bago region, Myanmar
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Issued Date
2014
Copyright Date
2014
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Language
eng
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application/pdf
No. of Pages/File Size
ix, 69 leaves
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open access
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ผลงานนี้เป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ขอสงวนไว้สำหรับเพื่อการศึกษาเท่านั้น ต้องอ้างอิงแหล่งที่มา ห้ามดัดแปลงเนื้อหา และห้ามนำไปใช้เพื่อการค้า
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Mahidol University
Bibliographic Citation
Thesis (M.A. (Population and Reproductive Health Research))--Mahidol University, 2014
Suggested Citation
Min, Yar Oo Factors affecting quality of life of older people in Taungu township, Bago region, Myanmar. Thesis (M.A. (Population and Reproductive Health Research))--Mahidol University, 2014. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/108352
Title
Factors affecting quality of life of older people in Taungu township, Bago region, Myanmar
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Abstract
During the last three decades, Myanmar has faced a steadily growing population of older people as a result of sustained declines in mortality and fertility. Quality of life (QoL) is an important issue among older people as it reflects their health status and wellbeing. This study aimed to investigate the quality of life of older people and analyze factors that associated with QoL of older people in Taungu Township, Bago Region, Myanmar. The study is based on a cross-sectional study among 233 older people aged 60 years or above living in the township. The data were collected through structured questionnaire using face-to-face interview, during March to April 2011. Questions on QoL were from the standard World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis (χ2 test) are employed. It's found that 72.1% of older people had an average QoL, 14.2% and 13.7% had high and low QoL.QoL is significantly associated (p-value < 0.05) with older people's individual income. It is implied that appropriate implementation should increase its coverage both in terms of area and less opportunity for older persons. Government should expand older people's self-help group to improve livelihoods by creating job opportunities and income generate in all States and Regions. It is also suggested the WHOQOL-BREF, the standard questionnaires needs to be validated according to context of Myanmar cultures and norms, including the meaning of quality of life .
Description
Population and Reproductive Health Research (Mahidol University 2014)
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Degree Level
Master's degree
Degree Department
Institute for Population and Social Research
Degree Discipline
Population and Reproductive Health Research
Degree Grantor(s)
Mahidol University