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. 2020 Dec:20 Suppl 2:79-84.
doi: 10.1111/ggi.13968.

Self-reported diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia among older persons in Malaysia

Nur Liana Ab Majid  1 , Wan Shakira Rodzlan Hasani  1 , Halizah Mat Rifin  1 , Tania Gayle Robert Lourdes  1 , Miaw Yn Jane Ling  1 , Thamil Arasu Saminanthan  1 , Hasimah Ismail  1 , Ahzairin Ahmad  1 , Muhammad Fadhli Mohd Yusoff  1
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Self-reported diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia among older persons in Malaysia

Nur Liana Ab Majid et al. Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2020 Dec.

Abstract

Aim: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of self-reported diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia among older persons in Malaysia and their associated factors.

Methods: The study used data from the National Health and Morbidity Survey in 2018. It was a cross-sectional study with two-staged stratified cluster sampling design. In total, 3977 adults aged ≥60 years were selected for this study. Respondents were interviewed face to face using a structured questionnaire. Self-reported diabetes, hypertension or hypercholesterolemia was defined as having ever been told they have these diseases by a medical doctor or paramedic. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. The multiple logistic regression model was used to examine the factors associated with the prevalence of self-reporting.

Results: The prevalence of self-reported diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia among older persons in Malaysia were 27.7%, 51.1% and 41.8% respectively. Presence of other comorbidities and being obese showed higher odds for all three diseases. Indians, unemployed, inactive had higher odds for diabetes. Other Bumiputras, unemployed, non-smoker, obese and inactive had higher odds for hypertension. Non-smoker had higher odds for hypercholesterolemia.

Conclusions: Health promotion, vigilance, attention and services targeting on the associated factors should be strengthened for older persons in Malaysia to ensure healthy aging. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2020; 20: 79-84.

Keywords: diabetes; elderly; hypercholesterolemia; hypertension; self-reported.

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