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A Comparative Study on Health Risks, Lifestyle Behaviors, Health Perceptions, and Health Seeking Patterns between Older and Younger Filipinos in the Rural Areas.
Soberano, Julienne Ivan D; Hernandez, Mary Abigail; Cacciata, Marysol C; Flores, Jo Leah A; Leyva, Erwin William A; Tuazon, Josefina A; Evangelista, Lorraine S.
Afiliação
  • Soberano JID; University of the Philippines Manila College of Nursing, Manila, Philippines.
  • Hernandez MA; University of the Philippines Manila College of Nursing, Manila, Philippines.
  • Cacciata MC; Veteran's Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, California.
  • Flores JLA; Veteran's Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, California.
  • Leyva EWA; University of the Philippines Manila College of Nursing, Manila, Philippines.
  • Tuazon JA; University of the Philippines Manila College of Nursing, Manila, Philippines.
  • Evangelista LS; University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Philipp J Nurs ; 93(1): 3-12, 2023.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38406642
ABSTRACT

Background:

Worldwide trends in health risks, lifestyle behaviors, health perceptions, and health-seeking patterns suggest alarming disparities among individuals from low- and middle-income countries. Such international comparisons are particularly troubling for older individuals (≥ 60 years).

Objectives:

This study aims to compare health risks, lifestyle behaviors, health perceptions, and health-seeking patterns between younger (<60) and older (≥60) Filipinos from rural communities in the Philippines.

Methods:

A comparative cross-sectional study was employed with 863 younger and 427 older Filipinos. Data were analyzed using frequencies, chi-squares, and T-tests.

Results:

Older participants were more likely to be single/widowed, ≤ high school education and had higher rates of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and depression. They reported poorer health status and went to the village health center when sick. Furthermore, they were less likely to drink alcohol and see a physician.

Conclusion:

There were significant differences in modifiable health risks and lifestyle behaviors and differences in health perceptions between younger and older cohorts of Filipinos living in rural areas in the Philippines. Our findings suggest the need to design separate health promotion interventions that target older and younger Filipinos' unique needs from rural communities.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article