Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Pre-elderly families experience a significant impact on their quality of life as they transition to old age. This study aimed to identify and analyze the preparatory measures taken by families as they enter aging and develop an index to measure their readiness for aging based on physical, economic, and social aspects. Methods: This study employed a quantitative approach, drawing secondary data from the 2019 Performance Accountability Survey of the Family Planning and Family Development Program. Binary logistic regression was used to examine the bivariate relationships between demographic characteristics and family readiness. Results: Physical readiness was the most prevalent among pre-elderly families (88.1%), followed by economic (74.0%) and social (50.2%) readiness. Higher readiness was significantly associated with higher education (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 3.39), urban residence (AOR, 1.39), health insurance ownership (AOR, 1.95), unemployment (AOR, 1.22), and awareness of aging programs (AOR, 1.62), whereas sex, family structure, and number of children were not significantly associated. Conclusion: To increase physical readiness, families should be encouraged to use health services such as community health centers and perform regular medical check-ups. Additionally, this study suggests government intervention through outreach and guidance on all dimensions of old-age preparation.
DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.25.0228
Institution: National Research and Innovation Agency
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7123886622
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