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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Perspectives on healthy aging among Thai elderly: a qualitative study
Kattika Thanakwang1, Kusol Soonthorndhada, Jiraporn Mongkolprasoet
1Institute of Nursing, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. kattika@sut.ac.th
Nursing & Health Sciences
|November 29, 2012
Summary
Thai elderly define healthy aging as encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being, including independence and social contribution. Activities promoting physical, psychological, and social health are key contributors to this concept.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Understanding healthy aging is crucial for developing effective interventions for the elderly population.
- Cultural perspectives significantly shape perceptions of health and well-being in later life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the views of healthy aging among Thai elderly.
- To identify factors contributing to healthy aging within the Thai cultural context.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing focus groups and in-depth interviews.
- Data collected from elderly participants in four selected provinces of Thailand.
- Content analysis used for data interpretation.
Main Results:
- Healthy aging is perceived as a multidimensional construct involving physical, mental, and social well-being.
- Key components include absence of serious illness, functional independence, positive psycho-emotional state, and social contribution.
- Contributing factors encompass physical and psychological health activities, and active social engagement.
Conclusions:
- The Thai elderly's definition of healthy aging highlights the importance of holistic well-being.
- Findings offer insights for culturally sensitive policy development and interventions to promote healthy aging in Thailand.
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