Longevity of Thai physicians: phase 2 and policy implications.
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-43312
ABSTRACT
This is Phase 2 of the authors study on long-lived Thai physicians. After obtaining quantitative data from Phase 1, the authors approached 11 male and 5 female physicians whose ages were older than general population's life expectancy. The authors conducted an in-depth interview using semi-structured questions asking about their life, work, lifestyle, and relevant factors. Then the authors synthesized the factors influencing longevity. The authors found that they are genetic, financial stability/security, trying to be disease-free by increasing positive lifestyle (such as exercise) and decrease negative lifestyle (such as drug addict, alcohol consumption), mind-set to be non-attachment (either doing nothing or busy doing everything), and being mentally ready to die. The authors also proposed policy implications for Thai physicians and people accordingly.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Physicians
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Thailand
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Aged, 80 and over
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Health Behavior
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Attitude to Health
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Interviews as Topic
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Aged80
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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