What is important in the surroundings in order to extend the healthy life period? A regional study of 19 older women in a northern part of Norway
Introduction . Participating in a community with other retired individuals to increase life quaøity can be possible for the older persons. Cultural and ethnical background is important for their social identity. Objective . To identify what the informants think is important in their surro...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:6da8e054b61b4f77a6643b240f754972 2023-05-15T15:13:16+02:00 What is important in the surroundings in order to extend the healthy life period? A regional study of 19 older women in a northern part of Norway Gunn-Tove Minde Torill M. Sæterstrand 2013-08-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3402/ijch.v72i0.21189 https://doaj.org/article/6da8e054b61b4f77a6643b240f754972 EN eng Taylor & Francis Group http://www.circumpolarhealthjournal.net/index.php/ijch/article/download/21189/pdf_1 https://doaj.org/toc/2242-3982 doi:10.3402/ijch.v72i0.21189 2242-3982 https://doaj.org/article/6da8e054b61b4f77a6643b240f754972 International Journal of Circumpolar Health, Vol 72, Iss 0, Pp 1-5 (2013) elderly women Sami elderly women activity health participation Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine RC955-962 article 2013 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3402/ijch.v72i0.21189 2022-12-31T03:56:00Z Introduction . Participating in a community with other retired individuals to increase life quaøity can be possible for the older persons. Cultural and ethnical background is important for their social identity. Objective . To identify what the informants think is important in their surroundings in order to extend their healthy life period. Study design . A structured questionnaire developed by the OCIN network. Methods . Nineteen elderly women aged 75 years or more were interviewed. This regional survey is a pilot study in Norway. The data were collected during 2 periods, in 2009 and 2010. The data are analyzed using a result scheme prepared by the network OCIN. Results . Our findings show that this is a group of elderly women that are concerned with promoting their own health. The participants wish to take care of themselves, so they do not become a burden for society and the local authorities. Conclusions . The findings of this study suggest that participation in the local context is important for promoting health and well-being among elderly in all ethnicities. For the Sami elderly, this is particularly important because meeting equal-minded people helps them maintain their Sami identity. In the Sami culture and among the Sami elderly, it is important to be “strong” and “healthy”. Due to these norms, the elderly Sami women try to live with their illnesses and are less eager to go to the doctor when they are seriously ill. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Circumpolar Health International Journal of Circumpolar Health sami sami Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Norway International Journal of Circumpolar Health 72 1 21189 |
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Introduction . Participating in a community with other retired individuals to increase life quaøity can be possible for the older persons. Cultural and ethnical background is important for their social identity. Objective . To identify what the informants think is important in their surroundings in order to extend their healthy life period. Study design . A structured questionnaire developed by the OCIN network. Methods . Nineteen elderly women aged 75 years or more were interviewed. This regional survey is a pilot study in Norway. The data were collected during 2 periods, in 2009 and 2010. The data are analyzed using a result scheme prepared by the network OCIN. Results . Our findings show that this is a group of elderly women that are concerned with promoting their own health. The participants wish to take care of themselves, so they do not become a burden for society and the local authorities. Conclusions . The findings of this study suggest that participation in the local context is important for promoting health and well-being among elderly in all ethnicities. For the Sami elderly, this is particularly important because meeting equal-minded people helps them maintain their Sami identity. In the Sami culture and among the Sami elderly, it is important to be “strong” and “healthy”. Due to these norms, the elderly Sami women try to live with their illnesses and are less eager to go to the doctor when they are seriously ill. |
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What is important in the surroundings in order to extend the healthy life period? A regional study of 19 older women in a northern part of Norway |
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What is important in the surroundings in order to extend the healthy life period? A regional study of 19 older women in a northern part of Norway |
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