Aging in Nigeria: A growing population of older adults requires the implementation of national aging policies
KC Mbam, CJ Halvorsen, UO Okoye - The Gerontologist, 2022 - academic.oup.com
While the continent of Africa currently has the lowest share of adults aged 60 and older in its
population among all world regions, the total number of older Africans is projected to triple …
population among all world regions, the total number of older Africans is projected to triple …
Longitudinal studies of aging in Sub-Saharan Africa: Review, limitations, and recommendations in preparation of projected aging population
Abstract Background and Objectives The United Nations has projected a 218% increase in
older people in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) between 2019 and 2050, underscoring the need …
older people in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) between 2019 and 2050, underscoring the need …
COVID-19 infection, resilience, and depressive symptoms: the protective role of family functioning for aging Chinese adults in Hong Kong
X Bai, X Cai, J Zhou, W Yang - Aging & Mental Health, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives Older adults are at an elevated risk of experiencing long COVID, with post-COVID-
19 depressive symptoms being prevalent. However, the protective factors against this …
19 depressive symptoms being prevalent. However, the protective factors against this …
[HTML][HTML] Challenges and coping strategies when caring for terminally ill persons with cancer: perspectives of family caregivers
Introduction Terminal illness is an irreversible illness that, without life-sustaining procedures,
usually results in death or permanent disability from which recovery is unlikely. When …
usually results in death or permanent disability from which recovery is unlikely. When …
Later Life Food Insecurity and Social Isolation in Ghana: The Importance of Psychological Factors
RM Gyasi, DR Phillips, E Aikins… - … Journal of Geriatric …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Social isolation (SI) and food insecurity (FI) are important social determinants of
health that can negatively impact well‐being in old age. While research on the association …
health that can negatively impact well‐being in old age. While research on the association …
Roles of loneliness, stress, and religiosity in suicide ideation among Nigerian older adults
Suicidal behavior in older adults is a fundamental public health problem globally and the
highest suicide rates occur in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, there is …
highest suicide rates occur in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, there is …
[HTML][HTML] The impacts of spirituality and religious participation on the emotional well-being of widowed older adults in southeast Nigeria
Abstract Background and Objectives The population of older individuals in Africa is
increasing, and at a rapid rate. Although the numbers of these individuals increase, many …
increasing, and at a rapid rate. Although the numbers of these individuals increase, many …
Paid Informal Caregivers' Management of Older Adults' Health Demands: Implication for Social Work Professionals in Contemporary Nigerian Society
Oftentimes, older adults experience a decline in health as they age. In Nigeria and other
African countries, caregiving for older adults is usually a filial responsibility. With the decline …
African countries, caregiving for older adults is usually a filial responsibility. With the decline …
Challenges of left-behind older family members with international migrant children in south-east Nigeria
SO Ebimgbo, UO Okoye - Journal of Population Ageing, 2024 - Springer
International migration of young family members is rapidly increasing, and with severe
consequences on the health and well-being of left-behind older adults. The migration of …
consequences on the health and well-being of left-behind older adults. The migration of …
Exploring African-centred social work education: the Ghanaian experience
A Naami, M Mfoafo-M'Carthy - Social Work Education, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Through the years, there has been regular discourse among African social work scholars
regarding the production of indigenous knowledge in Africa. Most of the arguments hold that …
regarding the production of indigenous knowledge in Africa. Most of the arguments hold that …