Differences in health related quality of life among older migrants and nonmigrants in India
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Older migrants in India face a higher risk of poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) compared to non-migrants. Migration duration and age at migration significantly impact HRQoL, highlighting the need for targeted health policies for migrant populations.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology of Migration
Background
- Aging populations globally present unique health challenges.
- Migration status can exacerbate health vulnerabilities in older adults.
- Limited research exists on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among older migrants in India.
Purpose Of The Study
- To compare the HRQoL of older migrants and non-migrants in India.
- To investigate the influence of migration-related factors on HRQoL in older adults.
- To provide evidence for developing targeted health policies for aging migrant populations.
Main Methods
- Utilized data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) Wave-I.
- Included a sample of 30,158 older persons aged 60 and above.
- Employed univariate, bivariate, and logistic regression analyses, using the EuroQol Five-Dimension (EQ-5D) measure for HRQoL.
Main Results
- Older migrants exhibited a higher prevalence of poor HRQoL (44.5%) compared to non-migrants (34.8%).
- Migrants were significantly more likely to experience poor HRQoL (AOR 1.15; CI 1.09-1.22) after adjustment.
- Migration duration (0-9 years) and migration at age 60+ were associated with increased likelihood of poor HRQoL.
Conclusions
- Migration status is linked to lower HRQoL among older Indian adults.
- Specific migration-related factors significantly influence the HRQoL of older migrants.
- There is an urgent need for tailored health policies addressing the poorer health conditions of older migrants to promote healthy aging.
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