Pathways to healthy ageing in Vanuatu: a qualitative evaluation of national policy priorities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Pacific Island country of Vanuatu is at the early stages of demographic ageing. The government is yet to develop a strategic approach to optimize the health and wellbeing of older indigenous Vanuatu residents (ni-Vanuatu).

Methods

Using policy mapping and semi-structured interviews with 42 ni-Vanuatu, this research aimed to explore the current policy context surrounding ageing in Vanuatu and the priorities of older adults to inform preliminary steps to develop a national response to healthy ageing. Analyses were grounded in the World Health Organization's Regional Action Plan on Healthy Ageing in the Western Pacific.

Findings

While the national policy context exhibited an indirect commitment to creating an environment conducive to healthy ageing,

SUBMITTER: Palagyi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11421340 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature