Abstract
Background—Little is known about factors that determine the QoL of elderly persons living in
developing societies undergoing rapid social changes.
Method—A representative sample of elderly Nigerians, aged 65 years and over (n= 2152), was
assessed for QoL using the World Health Organization Quality of Life instrument (WHOQoLBref).
Other than sociodemographic factors, respondents were also evaluated for major depressive
disorder, physical conditions as well as for social network, support and engagement. Using linear
regression modeling, these factors were explored for their ability to predict the physical,
psychological, social and environmental domains of QoL.
Results—Economic status was the most consistent predictor of the four domains of QoL, with
the coefficients ranging between 1.0 and 1.68 (p < 0.001 in every instance). Among health
variables, functional disability (range: 7.07 – 19.86) and self-rated overall health (range: 7.89 – 18.
42) were the most salient. Participation in community activities (range 7.74 – 17.48) was the most
consistent social predictor. As a group, social factors, especially those relating to social support
and participation, were the strongest determinants of QoL.
Conclusion—Even though health factors are important, social factors, in particular those
relating to the quality of social support and participation, are the most important predictors of QoL.
Gureje, O (2021). Determinants of quality of life of elderly Nigerians: results from the Ibadan Study of Ageing. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/determinants-of-quality-of-life-of-elderly-nigerians-results-from-the-ibadan-study-of-ageing-1
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Gureje, Oye . "Determinants of quality of life of elderly Nigerians: results from the Ibadan Study of Ageing" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 15, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/determinants-of-quality-of-life-of-elderly-nigerians-results-from-the-ibadan-study-of-ageing-1