Changes in pain prevalence among older adults in Singapore: Findings from a nationwide study.

Objective: Pain adversely affects individuals' quality of life and increases the burden on the healthcare system. However, few studies have examined pain among older adults in Asia. Hence, our study investigated (i) the prevalence and correlates of pain in 2023, and (ii) changes in pain prevalence and its correlates between 2013 and 2023 among older adults in Singapore.

Perceived risk of illicit drug consumption in singapore: findings from a nationwide survey.

Background: This study aimed to identify groups of risk perception of illicit drug consumption and associated sociodemographic and mental health factors in Singapore.

Methods: A representative sample of 6,509 Singapore citizens and permanent residents aged 15 to 65 years was randomly selected for participation over 14 months. Information on perceived risk related to illicit drug consumption, and correlates were collected via questionnaires.

Harm Perception of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Versus Regular Cigarettes in Singapore: Findings from a Nationwide Study.

Background: Singapore has strict regulations for electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS). Hence, its residents may have different risk perceptions of ENDS compared to countries with more liberal measures. This study examined the prevalence of perceived risk of harm for ENDS versus cigarettes, their correlates, and the moderating effect of smoking status on significant associations in Singapore.

Prevalence of dementia in Singapore: Changes across a decade.

Introduction: The study aimed to assess changes in the prevalence of dementia in Singapore over the past decade.

Methods: The Well-being of the Singapore Elderly (WiSE) 2023 and the WiSE 2013 studies were comprehensive, single-phase, cross-sectional surveys conducted among older adults aged ≥60 years in Singapore. WiSE 2023 included 2010 older adults and 1798 informants, whereas WiSE 2013 comprised 2565 older adults and 2421 informants.

Factors influencing smoking cessation: Insights from Singapore's nationwide health and lifestyle survey.

Introduction: Singapore has implemented an evidence-based smoking cessation framework to support smokers in quitting. Our study investigated the prevalence and correlates of (1) quit attempts (QA) and quit intentions (QI) among current smokers, and (2) smoking cessation (SC) among ever-smokers in Singapore.

Method: Data was collected from a nationwide survey conducted between 2020 and 2022.