Barriers to active aging of elderly people in western China: a qualitative study
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20230401-01265
- VernacularTitle:我国西部地区老年人积极老龄化障碍因素的质性研究
- Author:
Qingquan LIU
1
;
Li LIU
;
Jianzheng CAI
;
Xueqiong XU
;
Xiuying HU
Author Information
1. 四川大学华西医院华西护理创新研究中心/四川大学华西护理学院/护理学四川省重点实验室，成都 610041
- Keywords:
Aged;
Western China;
Active aging;
Barriers;
Qualitative study
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2023;29(31):4227-4231
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To understand the barriers to active aging among elderly people in western China and provide reference for formulating targeted interventions.Methods:This study was a qualitative study. From September to December 2022, purposive sampling was used to select 15 elderly people from Chengdu as the research subject for semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was conducted using the Colizzi 7-step analysis method.Results:The barriers to the active aging of elderly people in western China included three themes and six sub-themes, namely low levels of health self-management (low level of health awareness, lack of healthy lifestyle), hindered social participation (low personal willingness to participate in society, weak social participation support system), and weak social security system (heavy burden of medical care, poor accessibility of multi-channel elderly care services) .Conclusions:There are many barriers in the active aging process of elderly people in the western region of China. While improving the elderly care system and expanding service supply, society should fully consider the needs of the elderly, exert their subjective initiative, create an active aging atmosphere, and promote the smooth realization of active aging for the elderly in western China.
