Health and Well-Being of Older Adults in Ghana
Author Information
Author(s): Dey Nutifafa, Infurna Frank
Primary Institution: Arizona State University
Hypothesis
The political and socioeconomic transformations in Ghana over the last 70 years have impacted the health and well-being of middle-aged and older adults.
Conclusion
Later-born cohorts in Ghana are reporting poorer self-rated health, indicating historical declines in health and well-being.
Supporting Evidence
- The study uses data from Ghana’s WHO Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE).
- Findings show that later-born cohorts report poorer self-rated health.
Takeaway
This study looks at how older people in Ghana feel about their health over the years, and it finds that younger older adults feel less healthy than those from earlier generations.
Methodology
Multilevel models were applied to three waves of data collected between 2002-2015.
Limitations
The study primarily focuses on self-rated health and depressive symptoms without exploring other potential health factors.
Participant Demographics
Middle-aged and older adults in Ghana.
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