Md Aris, Mohd Aznan and Abd. Aziz, Karimah Hanim and Mohamad Zahir, Mohd Zulkifli and Mohd Hasim, Muhammad Syazwan (2026) Prevalence of loneliness and its associated factors among elderly in felda community in Kuantan, Pahang. In: 28th Family Medicine Scientific Conference 2026, Pahang.
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Abstract
Introduction: Loneliness among the elderly is a growing public health concern associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes. In Malaysia, evidence on loneliness, particularly within Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) communities, remains limited. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of loneliness and its independent predictors among elderly residents in FELDA in Kuantan, Pahang. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 370 individuals aged ≥60 years from five selected FELDA areas using simple random sampling. Data on sociodemographic, socioeconomic, and medical characteristics were collected through structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests assessed bivariate associations, while multivariable logistic regression identified independent predictors. Variables with p < 0.25 in univariate analysis and clinically important factors were included in the regression. Results: The prevalence of loneliness was 70.6%, with low (56.6%), moderate-to-severe (39.7%), and intense (3.8%) levels. Emotional loneliness was most common (56.6%), followed by mixed (34.7%) and social loneliness (9.2%). Multivariable analysis showed that living alone significantly increased the odds of loneliness (AOR = 5.30; 95% CI: 1.14–24.57; p = 0.033). Higher educational attainment was protective, while multiple comorbidities were associated with increased odds (AOR = 1.76; 95% CI: 1.00–3.09; p = 0.050). Other factors were not significant. Conclusion: Loneliness is highly prevalent among elderly residents in FELDA communities. Targeted interventions focusing on social support, educational engagement, and chronic disease management are crucial to mitigate loneliness and improve wellbeing among the elderly.
| Item Type: | Proceeding Paper (Poster) |
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| Additional Information: | 4632/132105 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Loneliness, Elderly, FELDA |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC254 Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology (including Cancer) > RC952 Geriatrics |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Community Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011) Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Family Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011) Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Internal Medicine |
| Depositing User: | nur hakimah a manan |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Oct 2026 15:58 |
| Last Update: | 20 Oct 2026 15:58 |
| Queue Number: | 2026-10-Q5732 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/132105 |
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