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Prevalence and determinants of disability among adults in Malaysia: results from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2015

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dc.contributor.authorNoor Ani Ahmad
dc.contributor.authorNoraida Mohamad Kasim
dc.contributor.authorNur Azna Mahmud
dc.contributor.authorYusniza Mohd Yusof
dc.contributor.authorSalimah Othman
dc.contributor.authorYing Ying Chan
dc.contributor.authorMohamad Aznuddin Abd Razak
dc.contributor.authorMuslimah Yusof
dc.contributor.authorMaisarah Omar
dc.contributor.authorFazly Azry Abdul Aziz
dc.contributor.authorRasidah Jamaluddin
dc.contributor.authorNorazizah Ibrahim Wong
dc.contributor.authorTahir Aris
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-07T01:17:24Z
dc.date.available2024-08-07T01:17:24Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.description.abstractBackground: Reliable national data on disability which is internationally comparable is needed in Malaysia. This study aims to examine the prevalence of disability among adults in Malaysia and its determinants, particularly the socioeconomic factors and comorbidities. Methods: This study was based on the disability module, which is part of the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2015. This survey was implemented using a multi-stage stratified sampling design. A locally validated Washington Group questionnaire was used to collect data on disability. Results: Based on the definition of having at least one domain scored "a lot of difficulty or unable to do at all" or at least “some difficulty” scored in two domains, the prevalence of disability among adults in Malaysia was 11.8% (95% CI: 11.15, 12.53). Logistic regression analysis performed showed that population at risk of having disability in Malaysia were those of older people, ethnic minority, low level of education, single, obese, physically inactive and having mental health problems. Among older people, disability was significantly higher among those with no formal education, having mental health problems and physically inactive. Conclusions: The prevalence of disability among adults in Malaysia is comparable to WHO estimates and most developing countries. Planning for healthcare services should consider at-risk population, particularly older people and those from disadvantaged background to ensure equity healthcare.
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s12889-017-4793-7
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.nih.gov.my/handle/123456789/855
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofBMC Public Health
dc.relation.issn1471-2458
dc.subjectDisability
dc.subjectWashington group
dc.subjectPopulation-based survey
dc.subjectMalaysia
dc.titlePrevalence and determinants of disability among adults in Malaysia: results from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2015
dc.typejournal-article
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.citation.issue1
oaire.citation.volume17
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