Determinants of Multimorbidity among The Elderly Population in Indonesia
Abstract: Multimorbidity is
the presence of two or more chronic diseases in one person. Multimorbidity
prevalence increases with age, especially in the elderly. This study aimed to
determine the prevalence of multimorbidity in elderly population in Indonesia
and its determinant. Data were taken from the fourth survey of the Indonesian
Family Life Survey (IFLS) which held in 2007. IFLS is a continuing longitudinal
socio-economic and health survey. The sample used in the analysis were 2,960
elderly (³ 60 years). Logistic regression was performed to determine the
prevalence and determinants of multimorbidity in the elderly. The prevalence of
multimorbidity were 15.8 % and was higher among low educational level,
unemployed, current smokers, mild physical activity, overweight/obese and lower
consumption of vegetables and fruit. Multivariate analysis showed that low
educational level, unemployed, current smoker and ex smoker, overweight/obese,
mild physical activity and lower consumption of vegetables and fruit were
associated with multimorbidity. The results showed that the prevalence of
multimorbidity in Indonesian elderly is quite high especially those with poor
health behaviors and low socioeconomic conditions. Strategies to increase
healthy behaviors and improve socio-economic conditions may decrease the
prevalence of multimorbidity.
Penulis: Yeni Mahwati
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd140574