664ICT use and participation in community support activities among the elderly in Japan

Abstract Background Text: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use has penetrated the daily lives of individuals as well as the activities of public organizations. We examined the cross-sectional association between ICT use and participation in community support activities in the elderly aged 65-74 for building community social capital in the current active aging policy of Japan. Methods Text: The target population was all residents aged 65-74 years without disabilities in a municipality, Japan. The self-administered questionnaires were mailed to 5,163 individuals in 2018. A Total of 2,283 persons responded (response rate, 44.2%). Participants provided information on basic characteristics, ICT use, and intention to participate in community support activities for the elderly. Results Text: A total of 1,089 (47.7%) persons showed positive intention to participate in community support activities for the elderly. Respondents who used a smartphone daily were 768 (33.6%). The proportion of participants with positive intention to participate in community support activities was 55.9% for those who used smartphones daily, whereas 42.8% for those who did not. Respondents who used the website, LINE, or QR codes were more likely to participate in community support activities than those who did not. Conclusions Text: Elderly people who utilize ICT frequently were more likely to participate in community support activities. ICT use among the elderly may be useful for building relationships of mutual assistance in the community. Key messages Text: ICT helps mutual assistance among the elderly in communities.

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Functional capability and violence situations against the elderly

Acta Paulista de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/1982-0194201400066 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 27 (5) ◽

pp. 392-398 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Andréa Mathes Faustino ◽

Lenora Gandolfi ◽

Leides Barroso de Azevedo Moura

Keyword(s):

Activities Of Daily Living ◽

Daily Living ◽

Physical Violence ◽

The Elderly ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Functional Capability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Daily Lives ◽

Partial Dependence

Objective To verify whether there is a connection between the functional capacity of the elderly and the presence of violent situations in their daily lives. Methods A population-based cross-sectional study developed with 237 elderly individuals. Standard and validated research instruments were used. Results Mean age of 70.25 years (standard deviation of 6.94), 69% were female, 76% were independent in basic activities of daily living and 54% had a partial dependence on at least one instrumental activity. The most prevalent violence was psychological and the relation between being dependent on basic activities of daily living and suffering physical violence was statistically significant. Conclusion When the elderly needs assistance to perform self-care activities, there is a greater chance of exposure to a situation of abuse, such as physical violence.

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Speed-Up Society? Evidence from the UK 2000 and 2015 Time Use Diary Surveys

Sociology ◽

10.1177/0038038517712914 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 52 (1) ◽

pp. 20-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Oriel Sullivan ◽

Jonathan Gershuny

Keyword(s):

Time Use ◽

Social Inequalities ◽

Time Pressure ◽

Occupational Status ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Daily Lives ◽

Time Diary ◽

Ict Use ◽

Speed Up ◽

The Uk

Using time diary evidence on change in the frequency and distribution of activities from UK time diary data over the 15 years from the turn of the 21st century, we assess whether the thesis of ‘the speed-up society’ is manifested in an increase in time intensity in people’s daily lives. Comparing indictors like time fragmentation, multitasking and ICT use, to respondents’ reports of how rushed they normally feel, we find no evidence that time pressure is increasing, or that ICT use is associated with greater feelings of time pressure. Rather, we find consistent cross-sectional differentials in our measures of time intensity by gender and occupational status, supporting the idea of relative stasis in the underlying social inequalities of time. These findings are consistent with previous research based on time use data, and we pose them as a challenge to theories of societal speed-up.

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Hearing Loss in the Elderly: Is the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly - Screening Version Effective in Diagnosis When Compared to the Audiometric Test?

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology ◽

10.1055/s-0037-1601427 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 22 (01) ◽

pp. 001-008 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Alexandre Servidoni ◽

Lucieni Conterno

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Speech Therapy ◽

Early Recognition ◽

The Elderly ◽

Target Population ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Public Health Issue ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hearing Handicap ◽

Audiometric Test

Introduction Hearing losses inherent to the natural process of aging represent today a major public health issue, despite the little attention that their adequate care still receives. Early recognition and proper management of these shortcomings can significantly improve hearing, as well as the patient's general quality of life, reducing the overall impact of this important and prevalent condition of the aging process. Objective The aim of this research was to evaluate the accuracy of the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly - Screening Version (HHIE-S) in the diagnosis of hearing loss in the elderly when compared with the audiometric test. Methods Through a cross-sectional study, our target population was composed of 138 individuals, aged over 60 and with any otorhinolaryngological complaints, recruited at the Clinic of Otorhinolaryngology and Speech Therapy of the Faculdade de Medicina de Marília (Famema), in the city of Marília, SP, Brazil. Patients already in the process of auditory rehabilitation were excluded, as well as those who did not demonstrate the minimum level of oral understanding necessary to allow the interview. Results The prevalence of hearing loss according to the questionnaire was of 76.1%, while audiometry showed 79.7%. We found the diagnostic accuracy of the instrument to be of 86.2%, with a sensitivity of 89.1% and a specificity of 75.0%, regardless of gender. Conclusion Thereby, we conclude that the standardized questionnaire under rating is suitable for the screening of hearing loss in the elderly, given its high accuracy and user-friendly quality.

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Dietary practices associated with prevalence of malnutrition among the elderly in Kiambu County, Kenya

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews ◽

10.30574/wjarr.2021.11.3.0494 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 453-461

Author(s):

Wambui Mary Kamwana ◽

Job Mapesa ◽

Naftali Oirere

Keyword(s):

Research Design ◽

Metabolic Diseases ◽

The Elderly ◽

Target Population ◽

Noncommunicable Diseases ◽

Food Supplementation ◽

Dietary Practices ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Balanced Diet

Ageing is often associated with various needs as well as changes, which make elderly people susceptible to malnutrition. A healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as noncommunicable diseases. Malnutrition is a major risk factor of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and therefore the importance of good dietary practices and balanced diet cannot be overemphasized. The percentage of older people at risk of malnutrition in most Kenyan Counties has increased to 29.6% from 20.1% in 2015. This study therefore study sought to assess the effect of dietary practices on malnutrition among the elderly in Kiambu County. The research design was cross sectional descriptive research design. The target population in this study was the elderly population from the age of 60 years and above. A sample of 398 respondents was determined with the help of Yamane Formula. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Descriptive, chi-square and correlation analysis were conducted with the help of SPSS. Results showed that prevalence of malnutrition stands at 42%. Results also showed poor dietary practices. Only 26.6% of the sample had 3 meals per day. The results showed that gender (p=0.000) and education level (p=0.035) were significant. Results also showed that skipping of meals (p=0.003) and number of meals (p=0.042) were significant. Cross tabulation showed that respondents who had less than 3 meals and who skipped at least one meal were more likely to be malnourished. The study concluded that the high prevalence of malnutrition in the sample can be attributed to poor dietary practices. This study recommended an increase in food supplementation efforts by the county government to old people.

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Relationship of the quality of life and depression in the elderly

Journal of Clinical and Cultural Psychiatry ◽

10.36444/jccp.v1i2.12 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 25-27

Author(s):

Eka Suastika ◽

Cokorda Bagus Jaya Lesmana ◽

Ni Ketut Putri Ariani ◽

Ni Ketut Sri Diniari ◽

Luh Nyoman Alit Aryani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Life ◽

The Elderly ◽

Significant Negative Correlation ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Daily Lives ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

Background: A good quality of life in the elderly must be maintained because good quality of life is an optimal condition for the elderly to live their daily lives. Depression in the elderly will have a severe impact on physical, social life where it will reduce the quality of life. This study was conducted to assess the relationship of quality of life with depression in the elderly. Method: This study uses a cross-sectional method, conducted in May-June 2019, using WHOQOL-BREf, GDS, AMT, ADL. Results: A total of 195 elderly participated, average age 67 years, married 94.4 percent, mostly 45.1 percent did not go to school, ADL was found to be normal, there was moderate cognitive impairment as much as 13.3 percent, and depression 80 percent. There was a significant relationship between quality of life and depression (OR: 1.22; 95% IK 1.02-3.97), which means that elderly people with poor quality of life have a higher risk of depression. Conclusion: There is a significant negative correlation between the quality of life with depression, where the elderly with poor quality of life have a 1.22 times greater risk of depression.

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Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination in the Elderly: A Cross-Sectional Study in Southern Italy

Vaccines ◽

10.3390/vaccines9111222 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (11) ◽

pp. 1222

Author(s):

Francesca Gallè ◽

Elita Anna Sabella ◽

Paolo Roma ◽

Giovanna Da Molin ◽

Giusy Diella ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Educational Level ◽

Southern Italy ◽

The Elderly ◽

Target Population ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Information Strategies ◽

Source Of Information

In Italy, at the end of 2020, a voluntary immunization plan against COVID-19 was introduced, involving elderly among the first target categories. The aim of this study was to assess, through an online questionnaire, the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination in a sample of older adults from southern Italy. Of a total of 1041 respondents (41.7% males, mean age 76.6 ± 6.5), 965 (92.7%) were vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, although less than half of the sample was favorable to vaccinations and agreed with mandatory immunization. Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination was found to be positively related with higher educational level (OR = 1.875, CI95% = 1.113–3.161; p = 0.018) and having social/mass media as a main source of information (OR = 2.415 CI95% = 1.358–4.296, p = 0.003). On the contrary, an inverse relationship was found between acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination and having fulfilled the questionnaire after the introduction of green pass (OR = 0.218, CI95% = 0.129–0.369; p < 0.001). Therefore, although this evidence needs to be further confirmed, it is possible to agree with previous studies reporting that compulsory measures, such as green pass implementation, must be accompanied by effective education and information strategies of the target population.

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Underreporting of chronic kidney disease according to laboratory criteria of Brazilian adults

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.1135 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

D Carvalho Malta ◽

L Kellen Alenkar ◽

F Martins Dias de Andrade ◽

L Santos de Magalhães Cardoso ◽

F Malta dos Santos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Renal Function ◽

Kidney Diseases ◽

Laboratory Data ◽

Prevalence Ratio ◽

The Elderly ◽

Target Population ◽

Epidemiological Survey ◽

Biochemical Tests ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Early Management

Abstract Background This is the first study in Brazil that evaluates the prevalence of low renal function in the Brazilian population and associated factors, using biochemical measures. Methods This is a cross-sectional household-based epidemiological survey, the National Health Survey (PNS), conducted in 2014 and 2015. The explanatory variables were: sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyles, chronic diseases, anthropometry. The prevalence of kidney filtration rate (KFR) <60 ml / min / 1.73m2 was estimated, using Poisson regression to calculate the Prevalence Ratio Adjusted (RPaj) by age and gender. Results The prevalence of low renal function was 6.48% (95% CI 5.88-7.09). After adjusting remained associated: female (RPaj 1.4 CI (95% 1.16-1.68), age 45-59 years was RPaj = 7.3 (95% CI 3.8-14.1), 60 years or older RPaj = 33.6 (95% CI 17.8- 63.4), obesity RP 1.32 (95% CI 1.1-1.7), diabetes PR = 1.4 (95% CI 1.2-1.8), poor / very poor self-rated health PR = 1.5 (95% CI 1.2-1.9). Conclusions Renal function <60 ml / min / 1.73m2 was higher in females, increased with age, was associated with obesity, diabetes and poorer health assessment. CKD through biochemical tests and risk and protection factors are essential to support public health policies. Key messages The prevalence with laboratory data was 4 times higher than self-reported studies, showing the underreporting of low renal function in Brazil population. The primary care team should request simple biochemical tests, such as creatinine, routinely in the target population, especially the elderly, for prevention and early management of kidney diseases.

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Factors Associated With the Intention to Participate in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Frontline Prevention Activities Among Nursing Students in Vietnam: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

Frontiers in Public Health ◽

10.3389/fpubh.2021.699079 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

Quynh Anh Tran ◽

Huong Thi Thanh Nguyen ◽

Tung Van Bui ◽

Nguyet Thi Tran ◽

Nguyet Thi Nguyen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Positive Intention ◽

Intention To Participate ◽

Prevention Activities

Introduction: Medical students have been serving as a key part of the frontline health workforce responding to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic globally. Their contribution is especially important in the resource-scarce settings of developing nations such as Vietnam. Yet, the intention of medical students, in particular, nursing students, to participate in COVID-19 frontline prevention activities has not been well-understood. This study aimed to examine factors associated with the intentionto participate in COVID-19 frontline prevention activities among Vietnamese nursing students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a total of 597 students in December 2020 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Information regarding the socioeconomic characteristics of participants, their source of COVID-19 related knowledge, and their perception and attitude toward participating in COVID-19 frontline activities [based on Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)] was collected. A hierarchical regression model was employed to examine the association between intentions of students and associated factors.Results: A positive intention to participate in COVID-19 frontline prevention activities was found (mean score of 25.3 over 35; SD = 4.4; min = 5; max = 35). Attitude toward behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control (PBC) was found to be significantly associated with the intention of students. These variables explained the 37% variation in the intention of students in the model. Among three factors, subjective norm showed the strongest correlation with intention of students (β = 0.358; p < 0.001). Obtaining information from official sources and community was also found to be positively correlated with intention to participate.Conclusion: Most of the respondents reported a positive intention to participate in COVID-19 frontline prevention activities. The findings suggested that the TPB was a good instrument to predict the intention to perform behavior among Vietnamese students. Enhancing the positive attitude of students, encouraging family and community supports, and providing adequately essential resources will contribute to optimizing the participation of students to confront COVID-19.

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ASPEK PSIKOSOSIAL, AKTIVITAS FISIK, DAN KONSUMSI MAKANAN LANSIA DI MASYRAKAT

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan ◽

10.25182/jgp.2006.1.2.1-7 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Rusilanti Rusilanti ◽

Clara Meliyanti Kusharto ◽

Ekawati S. Wahyuni

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Behavior ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Low Income ◽

Community Support ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

The Elderly ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Font Size ◽

Cross Sectional

This research attempts to analyze psychosocial aspect, physical activity, and food consumption of the elderly living in the community dwelling. Research locations were chosen purposively in three POSBINDU (The Services Post for Elderly) located at areal of Bogor City, namely: Kelurahan Budi Agung (represents city-high income society), Kelurahan Baranangsiang (city-moderate to low society), and Kelurahan Situ Gede (boundary between city to rural-low income society). A simple random sampling was applied to select the subjects. One hundred ninety-seven (197) subjects aged range 60-85 years old (mean age 68.4 years) were selected in those places and completed the survey between August 2004-July 2006. A cross –sectional design and one point approach was followed (Singarimbun & Effendi, 1995). A structured questionnaire was developed to collect data about psychological aspects (family and community support; health behavior; level of depression; life satisfaction), and food consumption limited to some nutrients essensial for elderly. For physical activity assessment, each subject rated his/her capacity involved in housekeeping. A descriptive, Chi Square, One Way ANOVA and Tuckey tests were applied to analyze the data. The research results showed that there is no significance difference among elderly in three sites in terms of psychological aspect. However, there are significance differences in health behavior and physical activity. The worst health behavior and physical activity conditions were found among elderly in Kelurahan Situ Gede caused by the social-economic differences. In terms of food consumption aspects, the significance differences exist in intake of vitamin A, vitamin B, and calcium among the subjects.

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Elderly caregiver: knowledge, attitudes and practices about falls and its prevention

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0276 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 72 (suppl 2) ◽

pp. 119-126

Author(s):

Abigail Roxana Nina Mamani ◽

Annelita Almeida Oliveira Reiners ◽

Rosemeiry Capriata de Souza Azevedo ◽

Akeisa Dieli Ribeiro Dalla Vechia ◽

Neuber José Segri ◽

...

Keyword(s):

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Prevention Measures ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Daily Lives ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Health Strategy ◽

Prevention Method ◽

Elderly Caregivers ◽

Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

ABSTRACT Objective: investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of informal elderly caregivers about falls and its prevention. Method: this is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted with 97 informal elderly caregivers residents in areas covered by five Health Strategy Units (ESF) in Cuiabá. Results: more than half of the participants are aware of falls and identify them as a problem, as well as they identify some risk factors and prevention measures. Regarding attitudes, more than half of the caregivers do not seem to act effectively to prevent falls. Most of them report adopting practices to prevent falls of the elderly, supervising the activities of their daily lives. Conclusion: caregivers know about falls and its prevention, but in a superficial way, and it seems to influence their attitudes and practices regarding the prevention of this event.

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