Establishing activity centers for elderly people in metropolitan areas of Vietnam: preference and willingness-to-pay

The activity center (AC), an effective model for health support and health-related quality of life improvements for older people, has been operating for many years worldwide. This study aimed to assess the necessity of and preference for attending AC and its desired functions and facilities in elder...

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Published in:Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare 2019-09, Vol.12, p.795-802
Main Authors: Nguyen, Thu Thi Hoai, Nguyen, Thanh Xuan, Pham, Thang, Nguyen, Cuong Tat, Thu Vu, Giang, Nguyen, Long Hoang, Tran, Bach Xuan, Vu, Huyen Thi Thanh, Latkin, Carl A, Ho, Cyrus Sh, Ho, Roger Cm
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of daily living
activity center
Analysis
Child labor
Elderly
Geriatrics
Health care
Hospitals
Metropolitan areas
Older people
Organizations
Original Research
Parks
Population
Preventive medicine
Public health
Quality of life
Questionnaires
Self employed persons
Software
Vietnam
Willingness to pay
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Summary:The activity center (AC), an effective model for health support and health-related quality of life improvements for older people, has been operating for many years worldwide. This study aimed to assess the necessity of and preference for attending AC and its desired functions and facilities in elderly people in Vietnam. A cross-sectional study was conducted at parks and senior clubs, with 121 participants from 6 February to 20 April 2017, in Hanoi. The health status, preference, and willingness-to-pay for AC use of respondents were assessed. Over 75% of respondents agreed to establish an AC for older people. Among them, approximately 71.7% were willing to pay a monthly fee for this center. Elderly individuals who obtain regular physical examination when feeling pain/discomfort and who were participating in clubs for elder people were more likely to agree to establish and pay for an AC. Meanwhile, women who have to take care of grandchildren, people who were saving money and people who had children working in organizations or who were freelancers were less likely to agree to establish and pay for AC. The results suggest the feasibility of establishment of ACs in Vietnam, with a high proportion of participants agreeing to such establishing and willing to pay for the AC.
ISSN:1178-2390
1178-2390
DOI:10.2147/JMDH.S193821