scholarly journals A study on health consciousness among the elderly in a rural population of Katihar, Bihar

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (9) ◽  
pp. 233
Author(s):  
Sneha Soni ◽  
Manish Kumar ◽  
Mukesh Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Rural Population ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Consciousness

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> India is passing through a major demographic and epidemiological transition there by leading to increasing geriatric problems as burning public health issue within the nation. The present cross-sectional study was undertaken to study health consciousness among the elderly in a rural population of Katihar.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The present study was conducted in rural field practice area of Katihar medical college and a total 450 elderly persons were interviewed using pre-designed, pre-tested semi structured questionnaire regarding their health consciousness and health seeking behavior during the study period of one year, from Jan 2013 to Dec 2013. Data was entered in Microsoft excel and analyzed by using frequency and proportion.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Majority (69.7%) of the elderly were conscious about health, followed by reluctant group (16.6%), while 13.5% were not conscious about their health. Factors like gender (p=0.00), marital status (p=0.02), social category (p=0.00), educational status (p=0.00), occupation (p=0.00) and financial dependency (p=0.04) were found to be significantly associated with health consciousness among elderly.</p><p class="Default"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> On the basis of these findings, it can be recommended that there is a need not only to develop comprehensive geriatric health-care services, but community based intervention are also needed to increase the overall knowledge and consciousness towards health so as to improve their health seeking behaviour.</p>

scholarly journals Prevalence of and factors associated with polypharmacy among elderly persons resident in the community

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natália Araujo de Almeida ◽  
Annelita Almeida Oliveira Reiners ◽  
Rosemeiry Capriata de Souza Azevedo ◽  
Ageo Mário Cândido da Silva ◽  
Joana Darc Chaves Cardoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Objective: to verify the prevalence of and factors associated with polypharmacy among elderly residents of the city of Cuiabá, in the state of Mato Grosso. Method: a cross-sectional study of 573 people aged 60 and over was performed. Polypharmacy was defined as the use of five or more medications. To investigate the association between polypharmacy and sociodemographic variables, health and access to medication, the Mantel Haenszel chi square test was used in bivariate analysis and Poisson regression was used in multivariate analysis. The significance level adopted was 5%. Result: the prevalence of polypharmacy was 10.30%. Statistically significant associations were found between polypharmacy and living with others, describing suffering from circulatory, endocrine, nutritional and digestive tract diseases, and referring to financial difficulties for the purchase of medicines. Conclusion: some social and health condition factors play an important role in the use of multiple medications among the elderly.

scholarly journals Self-skincare knowledge and practice described by elderly persons in the mid-west of Minas Gerais

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Ladeira Garbaccio ◽  
Amanda Domingos Ferreira ◽  
Amanda Laís Gonçalves Gama Pereira
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Skin Aging ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Basic Care ◽  
And Gender

The present study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices reported by the elderly in relation to basic care of one's skin. A cross sectional study was performed from November 2011 to August 2012 in Arcos, Minas Gerais, based on a structured questionnaire administered to 250 elderly persons, with answers statistically analyzed. Knowledge and practices of self-skincare were evaluated from the median number of ten questions answered by the elderly. Most of the sample population were women (54.8%), aged between 60 and 69 years (52.4%), with a primary education (71.6%) and working in a job where they were exposed to direct sunlight (58.0%). The majority (76.4%) said they did not use protective sun filter despite considering it important (77.6%). The use of body moisturizing creams was reported by 55.6%. An association (p<0.05) was identified between the variables practice/knowledge and gender and practice outdoor activity. Further studies can be conducted as a result of the present research to clarify factors related to non-adherence to self-skincare, and educational measures should be put in place for the entire population, regardless of age, to prevent pathological skin aging.

scholarly journals Impact of cognitive performance on the functional capacity of an elderly population in Natal, Brazil

2008 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 809-813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keithlen Cruz Moreira de Castro ◽  
Ricardo Oliveira Guerra
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
State Examination

Functional incapacity and cognitive impairment are conditions related to the process of human aging. Cognitive impairment is considered an important predicitve factor for functional impairment in elderly populations. This cross-sectional study analyzes the association between cognitive performance and functional capacity in an elderly population sample in Natal, Brazil. A total of 213 elderly persons were assessed by the BOAS Multidimensional Questionnaire (Brazil Old Age Schedule) and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The results of multivariate analysis and linear regression showed that age and schooling level are factors associated with cognitive performance in the elderly of this study. The final explicative model, elaborated by logistic regression, found that cognitive performance was the only predicitve variable of functional incapacity for the activities of daily living even when adjusted for sociodemographic variables.

scholarly journals Profile of drug spend among elderly individuals from different socioeconomic groups

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 591-601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiane de Fátima Colet ◽  
Paulo Eduardo Mayorga Borges ◽  
Tânia Alves Amador
Keyword(s):  
Social Class ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socioeconomic Groups ◽  
Class A ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Care Costs

Abstract The increase in the elderly population is associated with increased health care costs. The objective of the present study was to describe the results of research conducted in groups of elderly persons from different socioeconomic classes in Porto Alegre in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, and to compare the drugs spending profiles of different groups. A cross-sectional study was performed using a sample of individuals aged 60 years or older who participated in community groups. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Tukey test were used to analyze the difference in costs of drugs among different socioeconomic classes. A total of 225 seniors were interviewed and females were predominant in all classes. The most common chronic diseases included hypertension, which occurred in 21.0%, 36.0% and 38.0% of elderly persons in social classes A, C and E, respectively. The average number of medications was 5.34 (±2.64) in social class A, 4.07 (±2.73) in social class C and 4.28 (±2.39) in social class E. The share of household income spent on medication for elderly persons in classes A, C and E was 4.0%, 5.7% and 10.0%, respectively. The drugs with the highest monthly cost for each patient in class A, C and E, respectively, were antipsychotic and anti-Parkinson's medication, diabetes medicine, and medication for the treatment of bone disease. It was concluded that there are specific differences in the cost and expenses incurred on spending on medication for the elderly of different socioeconomic classes.

scholarly journals Responsiveness of health care services towards the elderly in Tanzania: Does health insurance make a difference? A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Joseph Amani ◽  
Malale Tungu ◽  
Anna-Karin Hurtig ◽  
Angwara Denis Kiwara ◽  
Gasto Frumence ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Waiting Time ◽  
Inpatient Care ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Services

Abstract BackgroundResponsiveness has become an important health system performance indicator in evaluating the ability of health care systems to meet patients’ expectations. However, its measurement in sub-Saharan Africa remains scarce. This study aimed to assess the responsiveness of the health care services among the insured and non-insured elderly in Tanzania and to explore the association of health insurance (HI) with responsiveness in this population. MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 2017 where a pre-tested household survey, administered to the elderly (60 + years) living in Igunga and Nzega districts, was applied. Participants with and without health insurance who attended outpatient and inpatient health care services in the past three and 12 months were selected. Responsiveness was measured based on the short version of the World Health Organization (WHO) multi-country responsiveness survey study, which included the dimensions of quality of basic amenities, choice, confidentiality, autonomy, communication and prompt attention. Quantile regression was used to assess the specific association of the responsiveness index with health insurance adjusted for sociodemographic factors.ResultsA total of 1453 and 744 elderly, of whom 50.1% and 63% had health insurance, used outpatient and inpatient health services, respectively. All domains were rated relatively highly but the uninsured elderly reported better responsiveness in all domains of outpatient and inpatient care. Waiting time was the dimension that performed worst. Possession of health insurance was negatively associated with responsiveness in outpatient (−1; 95% CI: −1.45, −0.45) and inpatient (−2; 95% CI: −2.69, −1.30) care. Conclusion The uninsured elderly reported better responsiveness than the insured elderly in both outpatient and inpatient care. Special attention should be paid to those dimensions, like waiting time, which ranked poorly. Further research is necessary to reveal the reasons for the lower responsiveness noted among insured elderly. A continuous monitoring of health care system responsiveness is recommended.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Malnutrition among Elderly People Living in a Rural Area of Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (234) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jagdish Chataut ◽  
Shristi Jonche ◽  
Manish Ghimire ◽  
Dipesh Tamrakar ◽  
Mukta Singh Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Swallowing Difficulties ◽  
Loss Of Appetite

Introduction: Elderly population is more likely to suffer from malnutrition due to aging-associated factors that influence nutritional status like loss of appetite, swallowing difficulties, digestive problems, and chronic illness. There is insufficient information related to the nutritional status of the elderly in Nepal. Hence, this study aims to determine the prevalence of malnutrition among elderly people living in the rural area of the Kavrepalanchok district. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 320 elderly people aged ≥60 years in a rural area of Kavre district from August to October 2019. Ethical approval was taken from the Institutional Review Committee (IRC-KUSMS: 68/19). Convenient sampling was done. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Program for Social Sciences version 23. Results: The prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition was 37 (11.6%) and 159 (49.7%), respectively. Of 320 elderly persons, 193 (60.3%) males and 127 (39.7%) females, with a mean age of 68.23±7.38 years, participated in this study. The mean BMI was 22.54±3.25 kg/m2 (Mean±SD). The prevalence of malnutrition was higher among females 19 (15%) compared to males 18 (9.3%). Conclusions: The prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition is high in the study population. Interventions to improve the nutritional status of the elderly should focus primarily on older people, females, and those who have co-morbidities.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge of Antenatal Mothers Regarding Selected Health Problems of Complicated Pregnancy- A Cross Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 561-566
Author(s):  
R. Johncyrani ◽  
Judie Arulappan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Instructional Manual

Pregnancy and child birth are common and highly important aspects of women’s life. The focus of midwifery is on the care of essentially healthy women, and the care extends to women with social, medical or obstetric risk factors. A descriptive study to assess the knowledge of antenatal mothers on selected health problems complicating pregnancy was conducted. 100 antenatal mothers were selected through simple random sampling method. Among 100 antenatal mothers, 83% had inadequate knowledge and 17% had moderately adequate knowledge. There was highly significant association between the knowledge of antenatal mothers and their demographic variables such as educational status, occupation, and monthly income. It is reported that many of the antenatal mothers were having poor knowledge of selected health problems complicating pregnancy and its clinical manifestation and risk factors. Hence, it is necessary to create awareness among antenatal mothers which might improve their health seeking behaviors. This can be achieved by giving health education to the antenatal mothers. So the researcher had given instructional manual to improve knowledge regarding selected health problems complicating pregnancy which included iron deficiency anemia, gestational diabetes mellitus and pregnancy induced hypertension.

scholarly journals Responsiveness of health care services towards the elderly in Tanzania: Does health insurance make a difference? A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Joseph Amani ◽  
Malale Tungu ◽  
Anna-Karin Hurtig ◽  
Angwara Denis Kiwara ◽  
Gasto Frumence ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Waiting Time ◽  
Inpatient Care ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Services

Abstract Introduction Responsiveness has become an important health systems performance indicator in evaluating the ability of the health care systems to meet the expectations of the patients. However, its measurement in sub-Saharan Africa remains scarce. This study aimed to assess the responsiveness of the health care services among the insured and non-insured elderly in Tanzania, in order to contribute with relevant knowledge to improve the performance of the health care system among the elderly in the country. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 2017 where a pre-tested household survey administered to elderly (60 +) living in Igunga and Nzega districts was applied. Participants with and without health insurance who attended outpatient and inpatient health care services in the past three and twelve months were selected. Responsiveness was measured based on the WHO-SAGE questionnaire that included the dimensions of quality of basic amenities, choice, confidentiality, autonomy, communication and prompt attention. Quantile regression was used to assess the specific association of the responsiveness index with health insurance and socio-demographic factors.Results A total of 1453 and 744 elderly, of whom 50.1% and 63% had health insurance, used the outpatient and inpatient health services respectively. All the different domains were rated relatively high but the uninsured elderly reported better responsiveness in all domains of outpatient and inpatient care. Waiting time was the dimension that performed worst. Possession of health insurance was negatively associated with responsiveness in outpatient (-1; 95% CI: -1.45, -0.45) and inpatient (-2; 95% CI: -2.69, -1.30) care. Conclusion The uninsured elderly reported better responsiveness than the insured elderly in both outpatient and inpatient care. Special attention should be paid to those dimensions, like waiting time, which ranked low. Further research is necessary to reveal the reasons for the lower responsiveness among insured elderly. A continuous monitoring of the health care system responsiveness is recommended.

scholarly journals Anatomical site-wise distribution of upper aerodigestive tract malignancies in a rural population

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1394
Author(s):  
Mudassar A. Shariff
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Anatomical Site ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Upper Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Elderly Male ◽  
Cross Sectional

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Upper aerodigestive tract malignancies constitute approximately 4% of all malignancies. These include cancers of the various sites of the upper aerodigestive tract where malignant lesions can be found such as the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx, oral cavity and it’s sub-sites, oropharynx, larynx and hypopharynx. Malignancies of these sites are found to be common in people from lower socio-economic strata. Tobacco and alcohol are considered as risk factors for it’s development.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional study was conducted in the outpatient section of Department of ENT, at Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Chamarajanagar, India, for a period of 1 years 10 months from October 2014 to July 2016. During the study period, 100 cases that were diagnosed as having upper aerodigestive tract malignancy by histopathology were included in the study group. The aim of this study is to determine the epidemiology, clinical features and anatomical site-wise distribution of malignancy in the study group.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Oral cavity was the commonest site where malignancy developed in the upper aerodigestive tract followed by the larynx. Malignant disease was more common in males and in the elderly. Majority of the patients who developed malignancy had history of tobacco and alcohol consumption.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Oral cavity malignancy is common in rural population, is associated with tobacco chewing and is more common in elderly male. </p>

scholarly journals Anemia decreases quality of life of the elderly in Jakarta

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 152-160
Author(s):  
Meiyanti Meiyanti ◽  
Joice Viladelvia Kalumpiu ◽  
Julius I Mulia
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Focus Of Attention ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Anemia is a very common disorder both in clinical practice and in the community. The recent rise in the population of the elderly has become the focus of attention in developing countries, because of the increasing longevity of the elderly, whilst the prevalence of anemia increases with age. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia and its association with the quality of life in the elderly. A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2008, located in the Mampang Prapatan district, South Jakarta. A total of 298 elderly persons participated in this study, comprising 109 (36.6%) males and 189 (63.4%) females. Anemia was measured by the parameters of hemoglobin and quality of life was assessed by the WHOQOL-BREF instrument, a short version of the WHOQOL-100 instrument. The results of the study showed the prevalence of anemia to be 26.2%, with a higher prevalence rate in females compared with males. The quality of life in the physical, psychological, social and environmental domains differed significantly with decreasing hemoglobin levels, whereas the physical and mental quality of life declined significantly with age. Anemia is thus indicative of a reduction in the quality of life of the elderly.

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