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Self‐reported diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia among older persons in Malaysia

Authors :
Thamil Arasu Saminanthan
Wan Shakira Rodzlan Hasani
Miaw Yn Jane Ling
Ahzairin Ahmad
Nur Liana Ab Majid
Halizah Mat Rifin
Hasimah Ismail
Muhammad Fadhli Mohd Yusoff
Tania Gayle Robert Lourdes
Source :
Geriatrics & Gerontology International. 20:79-84
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Wiley, 2020.

Abstract

Aim The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of self-reported diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia among older persons in Malaysia and their associated factors. Methods The study used data from the National Health and Morbidity Survey in 2018. It was a cross-sectional study with two-staged stratified cluster sampling design. In total, 3977 adults aged ≥60 years were selected for this study. Respondents were interviewed face to face using a structured questionnaire. Self-reported diabetes, hypertension or hypercholesterolemia was defined as having ever been told they have these diseases by a medical doctor or paramedic. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. The multiple logistic regression model was used to examine the factors associated with the prevalence of self-reporting. Results The prevalence of self-reported diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia among older persons in Malaysia were 27.7%, 51.1% and 41.8% respectively. Presence of other comorbidities and being obese showed higher odds for all three diseases. Indians, unemployed, inactive had higher odds for diabetes. Other Bumiputras, unemployed, non-smoker, obese and inactive had higher odds for hypertension. Non-smoker had higher odds for hypercholesterolemia. Conclusions Health promotion, vigilance, attention and services targeting on the associated factors should be strengthened for older persons in Malaysia to ensure healthy aging. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2020; 20: 79-84.

Details

ISSN :
14470594 and 14441586
Volume :
20
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Geriatrics & Gerontology International
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....7ebbc8ac904edff567e8ccdf93a6b9b9
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ggi.13968