Background: To effectively and efficiently respond to the growing health needs of older
people, it is critical to have an indepth understanding about their health status, quality of life …

This study compares health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its determinants among older
people (≥ 60 years) in rural Bangladesh and Vietnam. Cross-sectional studies among older …

Purpose The purpose of this paper to explore socio-demographic factors related to the
quality of life (QoL) among older adults in the rural area of Thailand. Design/methodology …

Introduction: Increasing life expectancy and longevity for people in many highly populated
low-and middle-income countries has led to an increase in the number of older people. The …

Background: Quality of life (QoL) is an important health index for the elderly, necessary for
assessing interventions, and prioritising medical and social care needs. As the ageing …

Background. Vietnam is experiencing an unprecedented demographic transition. Its
proportion of elderly people is growing rapidly. Objective. This study explored the health …

Background The proportion of people in Vietnam aged 60 and above has increased rapidly
in recent decades. However, there is a lack of evidence, particularly in rural settings, on their …

Aim: This paper aims to assess the subjective quality of life (SQOL) and its correlates among
older adults in rural communities of Vietnam and Indonesia. Methods: The paper uses the …

Background: Declining rates of fertility and mortality are driving demographic transition in all
regions of the world, leading to global population ageing and consequently changing …

Background: Globally, ageing impacts all countries, with a majority of older persons residing
in lower-and middle-income countries now and into the future. An understanding of the …