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AuthorWirayuda, Anak Agung Bagus
AuthorJarallah, Shaif
AuthorAl-Mahrezi, Abdulaziz
AuthorAlsamara, Mouyad
AuthorBarkat, Karim
AuthorChan, Moon Fai
Available date2024-02-20T06:29:09Z
Publication Date2023-11-26
Publication NameInquiry (United States)
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00469580231212224
CitationWirayuda, A. A. B., Jarallah, S., Al-Mahrezi, A., Alsamara, M., Barkat, K., & Chan, M. F. (2023). Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity: Exploring the Impact of Socioeconomic Factors and Health Resources on Life Expectancy in Oman and Qatar. INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing, 60, 00469580231212224.
ISSN0046-9580
URIhttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85177777130&origin=inward
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/51987
AbstractIn an era marked by a sweeping pandemic and the encroaching shadow of an energy crisis, the well-being and lifespan of global populations have become pressing concerns for every nation. This research zeroes in on life expectancy (LE), a powerful indicator of societal health in Oman and Qatar. Our study juxtaposes 3 key factors affecting LE: health status and resources (HSR), macroeconomics (ME), and sociodemographic (SD) factors. To achieve this, we tapped into a comprehensive data set from the World Bank, encompassing a transformative 3-decade span from 1990 to 2020. The intricate interplay between these factors and LE was deciphered through robust Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Our findings construct a compelling narrative: ME has an indirect yet considerable influence on LE—manifesting with an effect of 0.602 for Oman and 0.676 for Qatar. This influence is mediated by SD and HSR components. Similarly, SD elements impact LE indirectly—with an effect of 0.653 for Oman and 0.759 for Qatar— this effect is mediated by HSR. In contrast, HSR themselves wield a robust and direct influence on LE, indicated by an effect of 0.839 for Oman and 0.904 for Qatar. All these aforementioned effects were statistically substantial (P <.001). Our research magnifies the robust direct influence of HSR on LE in both Oman and Qatar, simultaneously highlighting the noteworthy indirect role of ME and SD factors. This emphasizes the significance of adopting an integrated policy approach that considers all the SD, ME, and HSR factors to improve the population health in both countries, which are also crucial for promoting LE growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council region.
SponsorThis study was funded by the International Research Collaboration Co-Fund QU-SQU (CL/SQU-QU/MED/22/01).
Languageen
PublisherSAGE
SubjectGulf Cooperation Council
health campaigns
health education
health policy
health promotion
health resources
health services accessibility
health status
life expectancy
macroeconomic
Oman
Qatar
sociodemographic
socioeconomic factors
structural equation model
TitleUnlocking the Secrets of Longevity: Exploring the Impact of Socioeconomic Factors and Health Resources on Life Expectancy in Oman and Qatar
TypeArticle
Volume Number60
ESSN1945-7243
dc.accessType Open Access


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