Abstract
IntroductionThere is limited research on the prevalence and factors associated with self-reported ill health among older people in Uganda. ObjectiveTherefore, the aim of this paper was to estimate the prevalence of self-reported ill health and to identify associated risk factors among older people (age 50+) in Uganda. Materials and methodsWe conducted secondary analysis of a cross sectional survey data from a weighted sample of 2382 older persons from the 2010 Uganda National Household survey. We used frequency distributions for descriptive statistics, chi-square tests (significance set at 95%) to identify initial associations and multivariable logistic regressions reporting odds ratios to examine observed associations with self-reported ill health. ResultsOver half (62%) of the older people reported ill health in the 30 days preceding the survey. Self-reported ill health was positively associated with being a woman, being among the oldest old, living in the eastern region, being a household head, being Catholic, self-reported non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and being disabled. ConclusionGender differentials exist in self-reported ill health among older persons in Uganda.
Highlights
There is limited research on the prevalence and factors associated with self-reported ill health among older people in Uganda
Selfreported ill health among all older persons was associated with advanced age, eastern region, being household head, being catholic, self-reported non-communicable diseases (NCDs), disability, and being a woman
Self-reported ill health among all older persons was associated with advanced age, eastern region of residence, being a household head, being Catholic, self-reported non-communicable diseases (NCDs), being disabled and being a woman
Summary
There is limited research on the prevalence and factors associated with self-reported ill health among older people in Uganda. Objective: the aim of this paper was to estimate the prevalence of self-reported ill health and to identify associated risk factors among older people (age 50+) in Uganda. One of the growing concerns related to population aging and health in SSA is the ‘‘vulnerability of older persons to poor health outcomes’’ (Aboderin, 2010) such as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), disabilities or functional limitations; and the lack of access to healthcare or age-related exclusion in access to healthcare (Aboderin, 2010; Aboderin & Ferreira, 2008; UN, 2002)
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