Effects of Health-Related Behaviors and Changes on Successful Aging among Indonesian Older People.

ABSTRACT: Whether changes in health behaviors can improve successful aging has not been well explored. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of health-related behaviors and changes on successful aging in Indonesian older adults. Data were from the fourth and fifth waves of the Indonesia Family Life Survey (IFLS), the participants were aged 60 years and older and who completed both waves (n = 1289). Successful aging indicators were defined as no chronic diseases, no physical function difficulties, no depressive symptoms, intact cognitive function, with social support, and with social participation. Health-related behaviors focused on smoking, physical activities, and protein intake. A logistic regression analysis was conducted. The overall successful aging rate in 2007 was 23.6%,

SUBMITTER: Oktaviani LW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9141271 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature