Examination of social demographic status, disease status, health behaviours and quality of life in older Australians using the Theory of Planned Behaviour Model
Conference paper
Guo, Mei, Courtney, Mary and Anderson, Debra. (2009). Examination of social demographic status, disease status, health behaviours and quality of life in older Australians using the Theory of Planned Behaviour Model. 8th National Conference for Emerging Researchers in Ageing. Rydges on Swanston, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 22 - 23 Oct 2009 Melbourne, Victoria: Monash University. pp. 1-8
Authors | Guo, Mei, Courtney, Mary and Anderson, Debra |
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Type | Conference paper |
Abstract | The increase of life expectancy worldwide during the last three decades has increased age-related disability leading to the risk of loss of quality of life. How to improve quality of life including physical health and mental health for older people and optimize their life potential has become an important health issue. This study used the Theory of Planned Behaviour Model to examine factors influencing health behaviours, and the relationship with quality of life. A cross-sectional mailed survey of 1300 Australians over 50 years was conducted at the beginning of 2009, with 730 completed questionnaires returned (response rate 63%). Preliminary analysis reveals that physiological changes of old age, especially increasing waist circumference and co morbidity was closely related to health status, especially worse physical health summary score. Physical activity was the least adherent behaviour among the respondents compared to eating healthy food and taking medication regularly as prescribed. Increasing number of older people living alone with co morbidity of disease may be the barriers that influence their attitude and self control toward physical activity. A multidisciplinary and integrated approach including hospital and non hospital care is required to provide appropriate services and facilities toward older people. |
Year | 2009 |
Publisher | Monash University |
Open access | Published as green open access |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Open |
Page range | 1-8 |
Book editor | Browning, C. |
Web address (URL) of conference proceedings | https://era.edu.au/era-2009/ |
https://era.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2009-ERA-Conference-Proceedings.pdf | |
Research Group | School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 2009 |
Additional information | © Copyright 2009 Monash University & the Authors. |
Place of publication | Melbourne, Victoria |
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