Factors Influencing Mental Well-being Among Older Malaysians

被引：0

作者：

Apalasamy, Yamunah Devi ^{[1
]}

Awang, Halimah ^{[1
]}

Mansor, Norma ^{[1
]}

Othman, Azmah ^{[1
]}

Jani, Rohana ^{[1
]}

Osman, Nik Noor Ainoon Nik ^{[1
]}

Tan, Chin Lung ^{[1
,2
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Malaya, Social Wellbeing Res Ctr, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia

[2] Univ Malaya, Inst Adv Studies, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

来源：

ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH | 2024年 / 36卷 / 08期

关键词：

older adult health; Malaysia Ageing and Retirement Survey (MARS); mental health; mental well-being; older adults; HEALTH;

D O I：

10.1177/10105395241275232

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

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, beta = -0.016). Chinese (P = .024, beta = -0.020), Indian (P < .001, beta = -0.043), and other ethnicities (P < .001, beta = -0.031) reported lower scores than Malays. The factors associated with better well-being were secondary (P = .001, beta = 0.032) and tertiary education (P < .001, beta = 0.063), and good (P < .001, beta = 0.081) and moderate (P < .001, beta = 0.038) health status. Diseases-limiting activities were associated with poor well-being (P < .001, beta = -0.030). Support from family (P < .001, beta = 0.062) and friends (P < .001, beta = 0.032), social activity participation (P < .001, beta = 0.026), and functional ability (P < .001, beta = 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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页码：705 / 710

页数：6