scholarly journals Difference between Sociodemographic Variables in Elderly Population Living in Care Homes and within Family Setup - A Comparative Study in Kota, Rajasthan

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (31) ◽  
pp. 2817-2821
Author(s):  
Swapnil Agrawal ◽  
Aftab Ahmed Khan
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
The Family ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Old Age Homes

BACKGROUND Due to various factors, elderly population is growing rapidly worldwide and also in India. Changing socio-economic patterns, such as women becoming economically active and participating in the workforce, and increasing mobility are all leading to more nuclear households, altering social norms of elder care in the family. Old age homes which were not common are now growing rapidly to fulfil needs of these needy elderly people. It is important to understand socio demographic factors of persons living in care homes. The purpose of this study was to assess and compare socio demographic variables between elderly people living in old age home and within the family setup. METHODS A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted at two old age homes and various local areas of Kota, Rajasthan. The sample comprised of 100 participants who were further divided into 50 participants from old age homes and 50 participants from family. A tool such as socio-demographic data sheet was administered to obtain the data. RESULTS Significant difference was found between these groups in age wise, regarding marital status (case - 66 % widow or widower, control - 82 % married), literacy (case - illiterate 52 % middle 30 % secondary or higher 18 % while in control these figures are 34 %, 18 %, 34 %) employment (case - 86 % unemployed while in control it is 30 %), family type (case - 36 % joint family, control - 80 % joint family), socio-economic status (case – lower - 72 % control - upper 84 %) having own house (case - 14 % control - 86 %) attitude of family members (case - attitude of their family members perceived as bad 50 %, normal - 11 %, good - 39 % while in control group these figures are 85, 18 %, 74 %). CONCLUSIONS Socio-demographic factors like marital status, employment status, housing and attitude of family members play a major role in elderly population for which they had to stay in care homes. KEYWORDS Old Age Homes, Socio-demographic Variables, India

A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study of Mental Health among Geriatric Population Living in Care Homes and Those Living with Family in Hadoti Region, Rajasthan

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (28) ◽  
pp. 2472-2477
Author(s):  
Swapnil Agrawal ◽  
Aftab Ahmed Khan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Psychiatric Morbidity ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

BACKGROUND With recent advancement in health facility, both in urban and rural population, ratio of elderly people has increased and due to this apart from physical illness, mental health is also emerged as an important public health challenge. Psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, cognitive disorders and substance use disorders were commonly found in elderly specially living alone and in care homes. The primary purpose of this study was to compare mental health of elderly people living in care homes with those living with family in Kota (Hadoti region, Rajasthan). METHODS This is a cross-sectional comparative study that was carried out in 50 elderly people living in care homes and 50 elderly people living with family. Both groups were screened for psychiatric disorders using general health questionnaire (GHQ – 12). Comparison was made under various headings between these groups including severity. Obtained data were analysed by using proportion, mean, standard deviation, chi-square, and Pearson correlation. RESULTS No statistically significant difference was found in having psychiatric disorders on screening with GHQ - 12. Difference in these groups for prevalence and severity was not statistically significant for depression and anxiety although significant higher mean of total geriatric depression score (GDS) score in control (10.74 ± 2.56) than in cases (9.38 ± 2.36) and total Hamilton’s anxiety rating scale (HAM – A) score was seen in case group (24.53 ± 3.50) than in controls (23.15 ± 2.34). CONCLUSIONS In this study, it was found out that psychiatry morbidity was higher among elderly population living in old age home when compared to elders living with family in community. Possible reason for higher psychiatric morbidity in old age home group in our study appears to be because of lack of family support, pain of being separated from their children whom they cared and nurtured for their whole life. In psychiatric morbidity we found that depression was the most common disorder in elderly population in both groups. KEYWORDS Old Age Home, Mental Disorders, Depression, Anxiety

scholarly journals Depression and Psychological Well-Being among Living Institutionalized and Non- Institutionalized Elderly

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Srisailamaiah. M ◽  
Suresh. K ◽  
Srikanth Reddy. V
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Old Age Homes

India is fast developing country. The elderly population is large and increasing due to development of health care facilities. Elderly people are facing physical, psychological and health issues due to economic impairment, urbanization, modernization. Globalizations have brought lifestyle changes which resulted in disintegration of joint family system and alternative living arrangements for elderly have come forward. Living in old age homes is becoming an option for elderly. This study is an attempt to find out the mean difference between depression and psychological well being among institutionalized and non- institutionalized elderly. To realize the objectives and to test the hypotheses formulated, two tools were used to assess depression and psychological wellbeing The Geriatric depression Inventory (Holroyd & Clayton, 2000), and Psychological Wellbeing Scale (Bhogley & Prakash, 1995), were used on elderly population. For purposes of the present study, a total sample of 60 were taken out of which 30 were ( 60+ years )  elderly people  from old age homes and 30 were  (60+ y ears) from non- institutionalized elderly from Tirupati in Chittoor district ,Andhra Pradesh. ‘t’-test was applied to check the difference of depression and psychological well being and the Karl-person ‘r’ method used to check the correlation. Result revealed significant differences in depression and psychological well being with respect to institutionalized and non- institutionalized elderly. While co-relation between depression and psychological well-being reveals -0.68, negative correlation.

scholarly journals Perkawinan Lansia di Kecamatan Socah Kabupaten Bangkalan Perspektif Maqasid Al-Shari’ah

AL-HUKAMA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 483-506
Author(s):  
Roisul Umam Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Field Research ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Family ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Break Up ◽  
Old Maid

This is a field research that analyzes the marriage suitability of elderly people in Socah, Bangkalan under the theory of maqasid shari'ah. The elderly marriage is officially conducted at KUA (Religious Affairs Office) of Socah for different reasons, namely: on the basis of coercion to the bride so that the family relationship does not break up, resulting in reluctance, on the basis of family compassion and encouragement. It is because the bride is an old maid and is his own niece on the basis of mutual love, avoid immorality and seek peace of life in old age. All couples can fulfill both material and non-material obligations, although not as perfect as a young couple. Some husbands do not want to have children for fear of not being able to support even though in this case the wife really wants it. Thus, the marriage of the elderly in Socah is sometimes appropriate and not in accordance with the maqasid shari'ah. The suitability in question is in terms of hifz al-din (protecting religion) and hifz al-mal (protecting wealth), while its inadequacies are in terms of hifz al-nasl (protecting offspring), because of their desires to have offspring and in terms of hifz al-nafs (protecting soul), and hifz al-'aql (protecting ratio), because of differences in descent have the negative effect on family disharmony that can interfere with the soul and mind. In this case, an intense dialogue and approach must be made to the couple to be more open and understand each other.

A study to Assess the Psychosocial Issues Associated with Covid-19 Pandemic among the Family Members of Third year B.Sc. Nursing Students in selected Colleges of Pathanamthitta District

2021 ◽  
pp. 417-419
Author(s):  
Aleena Thomas ◽  
Anagha KV ◽  
Febin Irshad ◽  
Jyothilakshmi Jyothilakshmi ◽  
Kripa Chinnu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Stress Disorders ◽  
World Health ◽  
Psychosocial Issues ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
The Family

Background: In January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that Covid-19 is characterized as pandemic. It is a major health crisis affecting several nations. The crisis generates stresses throughout the population. This pandemic condition is leading the public to experience psychosocial problems such as post- traumatic stress disorders, psychological distress, depression and anxiety. Objectives: 1. To assess the psychosocial issues of family members of third year BSc nursing students regarding the covid-19 pandemic. 2. To find out the association between the psychosocial issues with demographic variables. 3. To implement psychosocial education to overcome the psychosocial issues related to covid -19 pandemic. Methodology: A Non-experimental descriptive survey design was used to assess the perceived psychosocial issues associated with COVID-19 pandemic among the family members. The study was conducted among 50 samples selected by inclusion and exclusion criteria through random sampling technique. The data was collected by using a baseline data questionnaire. The data were collected, tabulated and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Chi-square test was used to find out the association between selected demographic variables and psychological issues. Results: In the present study, the finding shows that the 76% of the parents have moderate impact on daily life style. 64% of parents have a mild impact on finance. 61% of the parents have mild insomnia. 60% of the parents have moderate level of anxiety and depression. Conclusion: The study concludes that psychosocial issues are a common phenomenon among the parents and grandparents.

scholarly journals Socio-Demographic Profile, Morbidity Pattern and Reason for Elderly People Living in an Old Age Homes: A Community Based Study From Banke District

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-61
Author(s):  
Merina Shrestha ◽  
Ram Chandra Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Demographic Profile ◽  
Old Age Homes

Background: Various aspects of socio-demographic conditions effect individual’s life at the time of an old age which ultimately make their life vulnerable and dependent on other people. Old age home is one of the important place for those elderly people whose spouse are not alive, have nuclear family background and no one at home to take care of them.  Aims and objectives: To study socio-demographic profile, disease morbidity and factors effecting elderly people to live in an old age homes. Material and method: A community based cross sectional qualitative study was conducted among geriatric age group 65 and above, without any physical and mental severity, and living in old age homes in community field area of department of community medicine of Nepalganj medical college from 14th April2019 to 16th September 2019.The total sample size was 84. Results: Majority of female occupants (63.1%) belonged to age group 65 to 75 years old. Half of them were illiterate and their spouses were not alive (71.4%). Family member’s migration (63.1%) and nuclear family (67.9%) were the contributory factors for living in old age homes. Conclusion: The result of the study showed that there is need of geriatric social services and health facilities for making elderly people financially and emotionally strong.

scholarly journals Old age from the perspective of elderly individuals of different nationalities

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jossiana Wilke Faller ◽  
Elen Ferraz Teston ◽  
Sonia Silva Marcon
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Family Ties ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
The Family ◽  
Inability To Work ◽  
Singular Interactions ◽  
Methodological Strategy

The study aimed to understand how elderly from several nationalities who reside in Brazil conceive the old age and experience the aging process. It was used the Symbolic Interactionism and the Grounded Theory as a theoretical and methodological strategy. The informants were 33 elderly people who reside in Foz do Iguaçu-PR. The results show an old age conception marked by chronological, physical, psychological, behavioral aspects and also by the presence of disease, dependence, inability to work and by situations experienced over the years in the Brazilian context. The way to experience the old age is influenced by the homeland culture, but is related to the quality and to the conditions of life (autonomy, physical and financial dependence), the work valorization, the religious precepts and the family ties/relationships. It was concluded that to conceive and experience the old age, besides the cultural aspects, it's focused on the experiences and singular interactions occurred over the years and that gain significant contours according to the context and the time of life.

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