■社会理解和解释衰老的方式一直在变化,主要是随着预期寿命基准的增加和全球动态的转变。与许多其他国家一样,乌干达正在经历这种人口转变。60岁及以上的人,他们仅占乌干达人口的2.7%,正在逐渐成为一个值得关注的细分市场。预期寿命的激增,在过去的十年里从50年增加到63年,表明医疗保健的重大转变,生活方式,和社会结构。鉴于这一背景,迫切需要更深入地研究这个年龄段的人的看法和经验,尤其是在乌干达中部。这一领域反映了国家趋势。
■这项研究采用了严格的方法学方法。通过故意抽样选择60岁及以上的个人,旨在引出丰富多样的叙事。这些参与者参加了在Wakiso区举行的七个深入的焦点小组讨论(FGD)。为了确保表达的准确性,所有的讨论首先都是在卢甘达转录的,当地方言,在仔细翻译成英语之前。
■参与者的年龄范围从62岁到90岁。人口统计数据显示,大多数女性参与者(54%),值得注意的统计数据是,超过一半(51%)缺乏稳定的收入来源。细致的主题分析揭示了三个主题。首先,衰老的旅程包括身体,心理,和社会变革,比如流动性下降,健康状况恶化,越来越多的社会孤立。第二,衰老的光明的一面体现在无形的东西,如积累的智慧和深刻的生活成就感。第三个主题呼应了衰老的更严酷的现实,突出维护独立的斗争,迫在眉睫的金融挑战,以及社会排斥的刺痛。
UNASSIGNED: The way societies comprehend and interpret aging has been in constant flux, mainly as life expectancy benchmarks increase and worldwide dynamics transform. Similar to many other nations, Uganda is experiencing this demographic shift. People aged 60 and above, who form a mere 2.7% of Uganda\'s population, are gradually emerging as a segment worth attention. This surge in life expectancy, which has increased from 50 to 63 years over the last decade, indicates a significant transformation in healthcare, lifestyles, and societal structures. Given this backdrop, there is a pressing need to delve deeper into the perceptions and experiences of this age cohort, especially in Central Uganda. This area mirrors the national trends.
UNASSIGNED: This study adopted a rigorous methodological approach. Individuals aged 60 years and above were selected through purposive sampling, which aimed to draw out rich and diverse narratives. These participants participated in seven in-depth Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) held in Wakiso District. To ensure accuracy in representation, all discussions were first transcribed in Luganda, the local dialect, before careful translation to English.
UNASSIGNED: The participants presented a broad age spectrum from 62 to 90 years. The demographic data revealed a majority of female participants (54%), and a noteworthy statistic was that over half (51%) lacked a steady income source. Meticulous thematic analysis uncovered three themes. First, the journey of ageing encompasses physical, psychological, and social shifts, such as diminishing mobility, deteriorating health, and mounting social isolation. Second, the brighter side of ageing manifests in intangibles such as accumulated wisdom and a profound sense of life\'s accomplishments. The third theme echoed the harsher realities of aging, highlighting struggles with maintaining independence, looming financial challenges, and the sting of social exclusion.