Factors associated with health perception of Saudi elderly

被引：7
作者：
Jarallah J.S. [1 ,2 ]
Al-Shammari S.A. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh
[2] Dept. of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461
来源：
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology | 1999年 / 14卷 / 4期
关键词：
Elderly; Health perception; Saudi;
D O I：
10.1023/A:1006600701746
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摘要：
To study the pattern and determinants of health perception among Saudi elderly a cross-sectional house-hold survey of 6,139 elderly in Saudi Arabia performed between January 1994 and December 1995. A stratified two stage sampling technique was used to select the elderly subjects (60 years and above). Using a pre-designed, pre-tested questionnaire, the subjects' physical, mental, social and environmental health status and health perception were assessed via personal interviews completed by trained researchers. The poor health perception was predominant among females and more with advanced age (75 years and more). It was also found to be associated with more social and economical underprivileges, and independence as measured by an Activity of Daily Living (ADL) scale. Multivariate analysis revealed the most significant determinants of poor perception of health as follows: inability to perform prayers standing (OR = 3.36; p < 0.0000), and the number of diagnoses (OR = 3.33; p = 0.000). A significant correlation was found between hospital visits, number of diagnoses and health perception. These socio-demographic and socio-medical factors found to be important determinants of health perception among Saudi elderly need to be modified. © 1999 Kluwer Academic Publishers.
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