Determinants of Active and Healthy Ageing in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Cameroon

Naah, Fomba Louisette; Njong, Aloysius Mom; Kimengsi, Jude Ndzifon

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“…Participants were recruited from the hospital (n = 7, 47%), and community (n = 8, 53%); in rural (n = 8, 53%), urban (n = 4, 27%), both (n = 2, 13%) settings and not described in one study [ 72 ]. Six studies did not describe the type of mixed-method [ 72 - 77 ]. Where described, the type of mixed-methods includes concurrent [ 78 ], convergent [ 79 , 80 ], cross-sectional [ 81 , 82 ], informative [ 83 ], sequential exploratory [ 84 ] and retrospective [ 85 , 86 ].…”

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“…Where described, the type of mixed-methods includes concurrent [ 78 ], convergent [ 79 , 80 ], cross-sectional [ 81 , 82 ], informative [ 83 ], sequential exploratory [ 84 ] and retrospective [ 85 , 86 ]. The sampling method included convenience [ 74 , 80 , 82 , 86 ], purposive [ 76 , 83 , 85 ], random [ 75 , 77 , 78 ], all-inclusive sampling [ 79 ]. The sampling method was not stated in four studies [ 72 , 73 , 81 , 84 ].…”

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Setting priorities for ageing research in Africa: A systematic mapping review of 512 studies from sub-Saharan Africa

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Background In 2040, the older population's growth rate in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) will be faster than those experienced by developed nations since 1950. In preparation for this growth, the National Institute on Aging commissioned the National Academies' Committee on Population to organize a workshop on advancing aging research in Africa. This meeting provided a platform for discussing some areas requiring improvement in aging research in SSA regions. We believed that conducting a systematic review of peer-reviewed articles to set priorities for aging research in SSA is warranted. Therefore, this article is the first in a Four-Part series that summaries the types and trends of peer-reviewed studies in SSA. Methods This systematic mapping review followed the Search-Appraisal-Synthesis-Analysis Framework. We systematically searched multiple databases from inception till February 2021 and included peer-reviewed articles conducted with/for older adults residing in SSA. Conventional content analysis was employed to categorize studies into subject-related areas. Results We included 512 studies (quantitative = 426, qualitative = 71 and mixed-method = 15). Studies were conducted in 32 countries. Quantitative studies included were observational studies: cross-sectional (n = 250, 59%), longitudinal (n = 126, 30%), and case-control (n = 12, 3%); and experimental studies: pre-post design (n = 4, 1%), randomized control trial (RCT, n = 12, 3%); and not reported (n = 21, 5%). Fifteen qualitative studies did not state their study design; where stated, study design ranged from descriptive (n = 14, 20%), ethnography (n = 12, 17%), grounded theory (n = 7, 10%), narrative (n = 5, 7%), phenomenology (n = 10, 14%), interpretative exploratory (n = 4, 6%), case studies (n = 4, 6%). Of the 15 mixed-method studies, seven did not state their mixed-method design. Where stated, design includes concurrent (n = 1), convergent (n = 1), cross-sectional (n = 3), informative (n = 1), sequential exploratory (n = 1) and retrospective (n = 2). Studies were classified into 30 (for quantitative studies) and seven (for qualitative and mixed-method) subject-related areas. HIV/AIDs-related and non-communicable diseases-related studies were the most predominant subject-related areas. No studies explored the transdisciplinary co-production of interventions. Conclusions There are glaring gaps in ageing research in SSA, especially mixed-methods and RCTs. A large number of studies focused on HIV/AIDs and non-communicable disease-related studies. National and international funding agencies should set up priority funding competitions for transdisciplinary collaborations in ageing research.

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Setting priorities for ageing research in Africa: A systematic mapping review of 512 studies from sub-Saharan Africa

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“…As a response to the challenges of population aging, the concept and policies of “Active Aging” emerged. The Active Aging Framework promotes the optimization of opportunities for health, participation, and security with the aim of improving the quality of life as people age [ 38 , 39 ]. This notion emphasizes the importance of an active lifestyle and the benefits of life-long learning [ 40 , 41 ].…”

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Regression-Based Normative Data for Independent and Cognitively Active Spanish Older Adults: Digit Span, Letters and Numbers, Trail Making Test and Symbol Digit Modalities Test

Iñesta

Oltra-Cucarella

Bonete-López

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In this work, we developed normative data for the neuropsychological assessment of independent and cognitively active Spanish older adults over 55 years of age. Method: Regression-based normative data were calculated from a sample of 103 non-depressed independent community-dwelling adults aged 55 or older (67% women). Raw data for Digit Span (DS), Letters and Numbers (LN), the Trail Making Test (TMT), and the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) were regressed on age, sex, and education. The model predicting TMT-B scores also included TMT-A scores. Z-scores for the discrepancy between observed and predicted scores were used to identify low scores. The base rate of low scores for SABIEX normative data was compared to the base rate of low scores using published normative data obtained from the general population. Results: The effects of age, sex, and education varied across neuropsychological measures. Although the proportion of low scores was similar between normative datasets, there was no agreement in the identification of cognitively impaired individuals. Conclusions: Normative data obtained from the general population might not be sensitive to identify low scores in cognitively active older adults, incorrectly classifying them as cognitively normal compared to the less-active population. We provide a friendly calculator for use in neuropsychological assessment in cognitively active Spanish people aged 55 or older.

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“…Active aging could be a solution to this problem. It is a new paradigm associated with the classic gerontology theories: activity theory, continuity theory or successful aging [ 5 ], and other terms such as “productive aging”, “aging well”, “senior wellness” or “living well” [ 6 ].…”

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Psychosocial Determinants of Quality of Life and Active Aging. A Structural Equation Model

León

Mangín

Ballesteros

2020

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Population aging is the 21st century’s predominant demographic event. The old-age dependency ratio is projected to rise sharply in the next decades. Variables of health-related quality of life can be useful in designing interventions for promoting active aging to prevent dependency and save governments’ budgets. This study aims to find a model capable of explaining how psychosocial variables are related to improved quality of life during active aging, and if this relationship varies with age. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to examine the relationships among the availability of social resources, memory, depression, and perception of quality of life from three community senior centers in Madrid (Spain) in a sample of 128 older adult volunteers. The results suggest a psychosocial model where the availability of social support improves quality of life and explicit memory, reduces depression in active older adults, and where there are two main elements for understanding quality of life: perception of health and satisfaction. Importantly, age does not modify the interactions between variables, suggesting that their behavior is constant across aging. We concluded that the availability of social resources, understood not only as the people we interact with daily but also other family members, close friends, or institutions that could help in case of an emergency, allows people to avoid isolation and loneliness, increasing satisfaction and well-being in older adults. Professionals and policymakers should promote well-being by incorporating psychosocial variables related to personal satisfaction in the existential project, not only health, functional activity, or a friendly environment. Older adults need to feel that they are not alone, and in this sense, the availability of social resources is key.

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Determinants of Active and Healthy Ageing in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Cameroon

Cited by 32 publications

References 65 publications

Setting priorities for ageing research in Africa: A systematic mapping review of 512 studies from sub-Saharan Africa

Setting priorities for ageing research in Africa: A systematic mapping review of 512 studies from sub-Saharan Africa

Regression-Based Normative Data for Independent and Cognitively Active Spanish Older Adults: Digit Span, Letters and Numbers, Trail Making Test and Symbol Digit Modalities Test

Psychosocial Determinants of Quality of Life and Active Aging. A Structural Equation Model

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