Abstract：
This study examined the demographic, socioeconomic, health, and well-being of rural-dwelling older Cambodians and identified differentials based on age and gender. The goal is to understand disparities in wealth, health, well-being, and support systems among older adults within the context of Cambodia\'s history of civil unrest and socio-cultural norms. A regionally representative sample from three northwestern Cambodian provinces was used to evaluate household wealth, economic satisfaction, health, psychological well-being, social support, and a government welfare program. Analysis was conducted to document how these factors differed by age and gender. Significant gender differentials in demographics, well-being, and support systems were observed. Older women outnumbered men and reported lower levels of social support and psychological well-being, potentially influenced by high widowhood rates and gender-linked cultural norms. Education levels were generally low, possibly due to disruption from wars and conflicts. Relative to neighboring countries, the health status of older Cambodians was poor, though no significant gender-based health disparities were identified. There were differences in debt and wealth accumulation among age groups but no variation in welfare support by age or gender. These findings underline the significance of addressing gender disparities and socio-cultural factors affecting older Cambodians. They underscore the need for policy attention toward older women\'s psychological well-being and support systems, as well as health and social support interventions for the oldest age groups. Future research should investigate these observed patterns, accounting for regional variations and survivor selection bias.
摘要：
这项研究检查了人口统计学，社会经济,健康,以及农村居住的老年柬埔寨人的福祉，并根据年龄和性别确定了差异。我们的目标是了解财富的差距，健康,幸福,在柬埔寨内乱历史和社会文化规范的背景下，老年人的支持系统。来自柬埔寨西北三个省的区域代表性样本被用来评估家庭财富，经济满意度,健康,心理健康，社会支持,和政府福利计划。进行了分析，以记录这些因素如何因年龄和性别而异。人口统计学上的显著性别差异，幸福,并观察到支持系统。老年妇女人数超过男子，社会支持和心理健康水平较低，可能受到高寡妇率和与性别相关的文化规范的影响。教育水平普遍较低，可能是由于战争和冲突造成的破坏。相对于邻国，柬埔寨老年人的健康状况很差，尽管没有发现明显的基于性别的健康差异。年龄组之间的债务和财富积累存在差异，但年龄或性别的福利支持没有变化。这些发现强调了解决影响柬埔寨老年人的性别差异和社会文化因素的重要性。他们强调需要对老年妇女的心理健康和支持系统给予政策关注，以及针对年龄最大的年龄组的健康和社会支持干预措施。未来的研究应该调查这些观察到的模式，考虑区域差异和幸存者选择偏差。
