Journal of Aging Science

Nguyen Van Thanh

Publications

• Research Article
  Risky Behaviors and Associated Factors among the Elderly in Rural Vietnam
  Author(s): Dinh Le Mai, Nguyen Van Huy, Nguyen Van Thanh and Henning Staar Dinh Le Mai, Nguyen Van Huy, Nguyen Van Thanh and Henning Staar
  
  Background: The number of older people in Vietnam has increased substantially for recent years and leading to more aging health problems. The purpose of this study was to assess risky behaviors and their associated factors among the elderly in rural Vietnam. Design: In a cross-sectional study using quantitative methods, 600 elderly (≥ 60 years old) living in a rural district in Northern Vietnam in 2013 were approached for data collection. Logistic regression was undertaken to identify factors associated with each of the risky behaviors, including using alcohol, smoking, and physical inactivity. Results: The frequency of drinking, smoking and physical inactivity among the rural elderly was quite prevalent, 25.17%, 22.17% and 60%, respectively. The multivariate regression analysis revealed that alcohol use was mos.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-8847.1000182

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