psychosocial-spiritual factors associated with well-being of older population in africa

Background: the quality of well-being of the older population is a crucial determinant of successful aging as well as the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals (sdg target 3). however, the impact of psychosocial-spiritual factors on well-being is affected by the level of general health conditions in the older population. previous studies have focused more on the physical health and psychological well-being nexus, but the role of general health conditions in mediating the association between psychosocial-spiritual factors and well-being in the older population in africa was not investigated. this study, therefore, examined the psychosocial-spiritual factors associated with well-being in the older population in africa with a focus to determine the contribution of all the psychosocial-spiritual factors when mediated by general health conditions. methods: in this regard, a quantitative research methodology was adopted using a descriptive survey. a total of 833 elderly people with a mean age of f 68.04±6.71 years were recruited, comprising 484 females and 399 males in five municipalities. results: the findings revealed that general health conditions, quality of life, social support, and social network are significantly associated with well-being in older people. furthermore, the mediating effect of general health conditions had an inverse association with well-being. conclusion: accordingly, a commitment to quality of life, healthcare services, social support, and family social network is effective for africa to achieve healthy lives and promote well-being for individuals of all ages.