Factors related to quality of life among older adults in Bangladesh: A cross sectional survey

• Main Authors: Mohammad Abbas Uddin, Pratum Soivong, Duangruedee Lasuka, Phanida Juntasopeepun
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Arts and Humanities
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85034662708&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/43429
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2017 John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd This cross-sectional design study aimed to describe quality of life and examine factors related to quality of life among older adults in Bangladesh. Convenience sampling was used to recruit 280 older adults from ten villages in two southern districts. The results demonstrate that the majority of the participants reported an overall moderate score of quality of life. Moreover, participants' sleep problems, depression, religiosity, and activities of daily living were negatively correlated with quality of life whereas social support and health service availability were positively correlated with quality of life. Implementing intervention programs upon the significant related factors to improve older adults' quality of life is recommended.