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Applying the 2002 WHO active ageing framework to developing countries
— the case of Zambia | | Author(s) | Christopher C Mapoma, Audrey M Kalindi |
| Journal title | Bold, vol 24, no 5, November 2014 |
| Publisher | International Institute on Ageing (United Nations - Malta), Valletta, Malta, November 2014 |
| Pages | pp 26-34 |
| Source | http://www.inia.org.mt |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Activities of older people ; Health [elderly] ; Mental health [elderly] ; AIDS ; International bodies ; Zambia. |
| Annotation | This study looked at how applicable the World Health Organization (WHO) Active Ageing Framework is to developing countries using data from Zambia. The study set out to (1) explore which of the determinants of the framework apply to Africa and Zambia in particular and, (2) the influence of HIV/AIDS on active ageing in general. Findings showed that income accessibility (Economic Determinant), functional limitations (Health Determinants), low self-esteem and loneliness (Personal/Behaviour Determinants), low family and peer interactions (Social Determinants) and HIV/AIDS apply to Zambia in determining active ageing. The study suggests that focused research is needed to clarify and specify the role of each determinant, as well as the interactions between determinants in the active ageing process. The WHO framework also proposes that for such studies, a life course approach is required so as to take advantage of transitions and a 'window of opportunity' for enhancing health, participation and security at different stages. Policies on ageing should be structured to incorporate the applicability of the 2002 WHO active ageing framework's main determinants of active ageing to reflect the Zambian context. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-150710215 A |
| Classmark | BG: G: CC: D: CQTT: VMA: 7NN |
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