Prevalence of food insecurity and associated factors among free-living older persons in Selangor Malaysia

Siti Farhana Mesbah, . and Norhasmah Sulaiman, . and Zalilah Mohd. Shariff, . and Zuriati Ibrahim, . Prevalence of food insecurity and associated factors among free-living older persons in Selangor Malaysia. pp. 349-357. ISSN 1394-035X

Older persons are vulnerable to food insecurity. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of food security and associated factors among free-living older persons in Petaling District Selangor. Methods: A total of 220 free-living older persons aged 60-87 years were selected by using the cluster sampling method in this cross-sectional study. Faceto-face interviews were conducted to obtain information concerning the demographic and socioeconomic background food security oral health and psychosocial status. Chi-square test and binary logistic regression analysis were used to analyse the studied variables. Results: The median age of the respondents was 65.5 years and 19.5 were found as food insecure. There were significant associations between marital status (26.818) education level (26.242) occupation status (27.540) monthly income (29.940 ) and oral health status (29.627) with food security status. Those with a low monthly income (AOR2.449 95 CI: 1.046-5.732) poor oral health status (AOR: 3.306 95 CI: 1.387-7.889) and living in rented accommodation (AOR6.218 95 CI: 1.458-26.518) were more likely to be food insecure. Conclusion: Respondents with an income lower than the poverty line income (PLI) living in rented accommodation and poor oral health status face increased risk of food insecurity. A nutrition assistance programme is suggested to improve the socioeconomic and food security status of older persons. Regular oral check-ups are recommended to improve the oral health status of the elderly.

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Abstract

Older persons are vulnerable to food insecurity. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of food security and associated factors among free-living older persons in Petaling District Selangor. Methods: A total of 220 free-living older persons aged 60-87 years were selected by using the cluster sampling method in this cross-sectional study. Faceto-face interviews were conducted to obtain information concerning the demographic and socioeconomic background food security oral health and psychosocial status. Chi-square test and binary logistic regression analysis were used to analyse the studied variables. Results: The median age of the respondents was 65.5 years and 19.5 were found as food insecure. There were significant associations between marital status (26.818) education level (26.242) occupation status (27.540) monthly income (29.940 ) and oral health status (29.627) with food security status. Those with a low monthly income (AOR2.449 95 CI: 1.046-5.732) poor oral health status (AOR: 3.306 95 CI: 1.387-7.889) and living in rented accommodation (AOR6.218 95 CI: 1.458-26.518) were more likely to be food insecure. Conclusion: Respondents with an income lower than the poverty line income (PLI) living in rented accommodation and poor oral health status face increased risk of food insecurity. A nutrition assistance programme is suggested to improve the socioeconomic and food security status of older persons. Regular oral check-ups are recommended to improve the oral health status of the elderly.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Disease prevalence
AGROVOC Term:	Food insecurity
AGROVOC Term:	Food security
AGROVOC Term:	Elderly
AGROVOC Term:	Cluster sampling
AGROVOC Term:	Interviews
AGROVOC Term:	Demography
AGROVOC Term:	Health
AGROVOC Term:	Income
AGROVOC Term:	Nutrition
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7995

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