Preparations for active aging among pre-aging population in Thatako District, Nakhon Sawan Province
Keywords:
Preparations, Pre-aging population, Active agingAbstract
This Cross-sectional survey research aimed to study preparations the level of preparation for active aging and factors affecting the preparations for active aging among pre-aging population in Thatako District, Nakhon Sawan Province. The sample comprised 380 individuals aged 45-59 years. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and stepwise multiple regression analysis.
The results showed that the overall level of preparation for active aging among the pre-aging population was moderate. The highest level of readiness was found in the domain of housing and environment. The factors affecting the preparations for active aging among pre-aging population at statistically significant level 0.05 including: the social support (β = 0.303, p-value < 0.001), education (β = -0.280, p-value < 0.001), income (β = 0.267, p-value < 0.001), perception (β = 0.195, p-value < 0.001), sex (β = 0.135, p-value < 0.001), debt (β = 0.122, p-value < 0.001), attitudes (β = 0.102, p-value = 0.007). These variables collectively predicted 63.3% of the variance in readiness for active aging. This study recommends that public health agencies and other relevant organizations should implement training activities and educational programs to enhance preparation for aging among pre-aging population, both within organizations and communities.
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