Budaya Kerja Petugas Panti Menurut Persepsi Lansia Dengan Kejadian Pengabaian di PSTW X

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 651
Author(s):  
Lola Felnanda Amri
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
Work Culture ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correlation Design

<p><em>Perawatan pada lansia di panti tresna werdha X dilakukan berdasarkan rutinitas kerja dan petugas belum mendapat pelatihan mengenai kebutuhan dasar lansia yang harus dipenuhi. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, peneliti ingin mengetahui hubungan budaya kerja petugas panti menurut persepsi lansia dengan kejadian pengabaian di PSTW X Sumatera Barat. Desain penelitian deskriptif korelasi, menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional. Pengambilan sampel dengan total sampling, berjumlah 75. Uji statistik digunakan chi square dan regresi logistik. Hasil yang diperoleh seluruh lansia mengalami pengabaian; ada hubungan antara sikap terhadap apa yang dikerjakan, lingkungan pekerjaan; waktu dengan pengabaian lansia; Tidak ada hubungan antara perilaku ketika mengambil keputusan dengan pengabaian lansia. Sikap terhadap apa yang dikerjakan memiliki pengaruh paling besar terhadap kejadian pengabaian lansia. Disimpulkan bahwa petugas harus lebih memahami tentang peran dan fungsinya sebagai pemberi pelayanan pada lansia. Direkomendasikan agar pejabat yang berwenang dapat menempatkan petugas panti sesuai dengan peran dan fungsi serta kewenangannya, dan merekrut perawat sesuai dengan kebutuhan panti.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>The nursing of elderly in </em><em>Tresna Werda X nursing home is mainly based on the workrout in and that the caregiver have not yet received training on the basic needs of the elderly that they should meet. Therefore, the researcher wanted to know the relations of the work culture of caregiver according to the elderly’s perception with the incidence of neglect in PSTW X West Sumatera. This study used Descriptive correlation design with cross sectional approach. The method of sampling used total sampling, which amounts to 75. The statistical test used chi square and logistic regression. The results of the study show that all of the elderly experienced neglect; there is a relation between attitude towards what is conducted, work environment, time with elderly neglect; no relation between behavior in making decisions with elderly neglect. The attitude towards what is conducted has the most impacton the incidence of elderly neglect. It is concluded that the caregiver should have a better understanding on their roles and functions as the caregivers to the elderly. Moreover, it is recommended that the authorities should put nursing personnel in accordance with the roles, functions and competence, and recruit nurses in accordance with the needs of the nursing home.</em></p>

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PANDEMI COVID-19 DAN PSBB DENGAN GANGGUAN DEPRESI PADA LANSIA DI PANTI WREDA HANA CIPUTAT JAKARTA

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Anggun Tsabitah Rachmah ◽  
Noer Saelan Tadjudin
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Pemerintah Indonesia selama pandemi COVID-19 menerapkan PSBB (Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar) dimana PSBB tersebut membuat aktivitas masyarakat dibatasi, dampaknya juga bisa dirasakan pada lansia di Panti Wreda sehingga dapat menyebabkan timbulnya gangguan depresi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pandemi COVID-19 dan PSBB dengan gangguan depresi pada lansia di Panti Wreda Hana Ciputat Jakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analitik observational dengan desain studi cross sectional. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Panti Wreda Hana Ciputat Jakarta terhadap lansia sejumlah 56 subjek penelitian yang terdiri dari perempuan 48 orang dan laki-laki 8 orang. Dari 56 subjek penelitian jumlah laki-laki 8 (14,3%) dan perempuan 48 (85,7%). Sebelum terjadinya pandemi COVID-19 dan PSBB, subjek penelitian yang tidak depresi sejumlah 49 subjek (87,5 %), kemungkinan besar depresi 6 subjek (10,7%), dan yang mengalami depresi 1 subjek (1,8%). Selama pandemi COVID19 dan PSBB, subjek penelitian yang tidak depresi 38 subjek (67,9%), kemungkinan besar depresi 14 subjek (25%), dan yang mengalami depresi 4 subjek (7,1%). Berdasarkan hasil uji Chi-square nilai p= 0,000. Dapat disimpulkan terdapat hubungan pandemi COVID-19 dan PSBB dengan gangguan depresi pada lansia di Panti Wreda Hana Ciputat Jakarta. The Government of Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic implemented PSBB (Large-Scale Social Restrictions) where the PSBB made community activities restricted, the impact can also be felt on the elderly in nursing home so that it can cause depressive disorders. This research was done in order to determine the relationship of the COVID-19 pandemic and PSBB with depressive disorders in the elderly at the Ciputat Hana Nursing Home in Jakarta. This study used an observational analytic method with a cross sectional study design. The research was conducted at the Ciputat Hana Nursing Home in Jakarta for 56 elderly subjects. In the nursing home consist of 48 women and 8 men. In 56 research subjects, there were 8 (14,3%) men and 48 (85,7%) women. Before the Pandemic of COVID-19 and PSBB, there were 49 (87,5%) research subjects who were not depressed, 6 (10,7%) research subjects who were most likely depressed, and 1 (1,8%) research subject who were depressed. During the Pandemic of COVID-19 and PSBB, there were 38 (67,9%) research subjects who were not depressed, 14 (25%) research subjects who were most likely depressed, and 4 (7,1%) research subjects who were depressed. Based on Chi-Square test result, the value of P = 0,000. In conclusion, there is a correlation between the pandemic of COVID-19 and PSBB with depression disorder in the elderly at Ciputat Hana Nursing Home in Jakarta.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KEPEMIMPINAN, MOTIVASI DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA DENGAN KINERJA PEGAWAI

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 542-546
Author(s):  
Mokh. Firman Ismana ◽  
Tita Roosdiana
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Leadership Motivation ◽  
Target Program ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Berdasarkan data hasil pencapaian Badan Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup (BPLH) Kabupaten Majalengka pada bulan Desember tahun 2013, pencapaian di beberapa program masih di bawah target, program pelayanan administrasi perkantoran baru tercapai 89,35% dari target 100%, program pengendalian pencemaran dan kerusakan lingkungan baru tercapai 91,37%  dari target 100%, serta dan program pengembangan kinerja pengolahan persampahan baru tercapai 82,28%  dari target 100%, hal ini merupakan salah satu indikasi belum optimalnya kinerja pegawai. Kinerja pegawai berhubungan dengan berbagai hal, diantaranya faktor kepemimpinan, motivasi dan lingkungan kerja. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan kepemimpinan, motivasi dan lingkungan kerja dengan kinerja pegawai BPLH Kabupaten Majalengka Tahun 2014.Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian analisis deskriptif analitik. Rancangan dalam penelitian ini adalah Cross sectional . Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh Pegawai Negeri Sipil BPLH Kabupaten Majalengka dengan sampel sebanyak 93 orang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan tehnik angket menggunakan alat kuesioner, data yang terkumpul diolah dengan menggunakan program  SPSS, data dianalisis dengan analisis univariat dan analisis bivariat yaitu untuk melihat hubungan antara dua variabel yaitu variabel dependen dan variabel independen. Analisis univariat didapatkan hasil bahwa kepemimpinan dinyatakan baik (51,6%), motivasi dinyatakan baik (57,0), dan lingkungan kerja dinyatakan baik (55,9%). Analisis bivariat dilakukan dengan uji statistik Chi-square dengan batas kemaknaan (α) = 0,05. Hasil uji statistik didapatkan bahwa variabel motivasi (p = 0,007) dan lingkungan kerja (p = 0,005) mempunyai hubungan yang signifikan dengan kinerja pegawai sedangkan variabel kepemimpinan (p = 0,116) tidak memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan kinerja.Kata kunci           : Kepemimpinan, Motivasi, Lingkungan Kerja dan Kinerja ABSTRACTBased on the achievement data from Badan Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup ( BPLH ) Kabupaten Majalengka in December of 2013 , the achievement in some programs still below the target, program office administrative services only reached 89.35 % of the target of 100 % , pollution control and environmental damage programs reached 91.37 % of the target of 100 % , as well as program development and performance of waste processing reached 82.28 % of the target of 100 % , this is one indication of the employee's performance is not optimal. Employee performance related to a variety of things, including the factors of leadership , motivation and work environment. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of leadership, motivation and work environment with Employee performance in BPLH Kabupaten Majalengka Tahun 2014. This type of research is descriptive quantitative research analysis.The design  of  this  study  was  cross-sectional .  The  study  population  was  all Civil Servants in BPLH Kabupaten Majalengka with a sample of 93 people . The data was collected using a questionnaire technique, the collected data were processed using SPSS version 17 and analyzed with univariate and bivariate analysis to look at the relationship between two variables: the dependent variable and the independent variables . Univariate analysis showed that leadership is expressed well (51.6 %), the motivation expressed either (57.0 %) , and otherwise good working environment (55.9 %). Bivariate analysis performed by Chi-square statistical test with a significance limit ( α ) = 0.05. Statistical test results showed that motivational variables (p = 0.007) and work environment (p = 0.005) had a significant relationship with employee performance while the leadership variable (p = 0.116) had no significant relationship with employee performance. Keywords              : Leadership. Motivation, work Environment and Performance

scholarly journals Hubungan Promosi Iklan Susu Formula Dengan Pemberian ASI Eksklusif Di Desa Pandanarum Kecamatan Pacet Kabupaten Mojokerto

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fathiya Luthfil Yumni ◽  
Cholifah Tri Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Milk Formula ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Powder Milk ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Correlation Design

The advertisement promotion of powder milk (formula) affected the giving of exclusive breastfeeding.  The amount of exclusive breastfeeding was still underneath. Indonesian health data profileshowed a decline percentage in 2014 related to the amount of infant that got exclusive breastfeedingfrom 0 up to 6 months they are 52.3 %, there are so many factors affected mother to give exclusive breastfeeding (ASI) in Pandanarum village, Pacetsubdistric, Mojokerto.               This research used Analytic Correlation design with Cross Sectional Study. The population of this research consisted of mothers who have an infant 0–2 years. The technique in gaining sampling used Cluster Random Sampling.There are 46 mothers who have infant 0-2 years who lived in Pandanarum village. The analysis used was Chi-Square statistical test.               The variables consisted of powder milk (formula)advertisementas an independent variable and giving exclusive breastfeeding as a dependent variable. The finding showed that there was significant relationship between advertisement promotion of powder milk (formula) and giving exclusive breastfeeding based on Chi-Square statistical test met (ρ = 0.012 <0.05).               The number of outstanding advertisementpromotion of powder milk (formula) hence the need of education for mothers on exclusive breastfeeding promotion and also about the importance of giving exclusive breastfeeding, as well as it benefits such as thrifty, efficient and have a better content compared with powder milk (formula). The promotion is used to attract the public, especially mothers to give exclusive breastfeeding. Keywords: Advertisement Promotion, Exclusive Breastfeeding.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN LANSIA TERHADAP PENATALAKSANAAN HIPERTENSI

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-18
Author(s):  
Anitha Anitha
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Hypertension is commonly occurred by a number of elderly and adversely affects vital organs such as the heart and kidneys so that it can cause death. Deaths by hypertension can be prevented and treated by treating hypertension. Handling of hypertension is pharmacology handling and non-pharmacology handling. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of knowledge level with the handling of hypertension in the elderly in RT 10 Kelurahan Rawa Buaya. The research design used was cross-sectional design and data were collected using a questionnaire. The sample amounted to 48 respondents and was taken by random sampling. Result of research based on chi-square statistical test, there is a significant correlation between knowledge level with hypertension handling in the elderly (p-value = 0,002). The conclusion of the research shows that there is a correlation between the level of knowledge with the handling of hypertension in the elderly in the RT 10 Kelurahan Rawa Buaya. Suggestions for researchers further expected this research can be a reference and the beginning for much more research about the factors that affect the handling of hypertension in elderlyKeywords: Knowledge, Seniors, Hypertension Handling

scholarly journals Relationship Of Food Consumption With Disease Hypertension In Elderly at Panti Jompo Yayasan Guna Budi Bakti Medan Labuhan

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
Ihsan Isan Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
World Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Based on WHO data (World Health Organition), around 972 million people in the world or 26.4% of people worldwide have hypertension, the figure is likely to increase to 29.2% in 2025. Of the 972 million hypertension, 333 million are in developed countries and the remaining 639 are in developing countries including Indonesia. This research aims to determine the relationship of food consumption with hypertension in the elderly at the Nursing Home in Medan Labuhan Foundation for the Budi Bakti in 2018. The research design is an analytical survey to determine the relationship between two variables with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were patients who suffered from hypertension in the Nursing Home Foundation Medan Labuhan For Bakti Budi Bakti in 2018 totaling 64 people and a sample of 64 people and using total sampling. The test in this study is Chi-square test. The results of this study showed that 61 (95.3%) of the majority had poor food consumption, and the majority of hypertensive diseases were as heavy as 45 respondents (70.3%), bivariate statistic test results showed that there was a relationship between food consumption and hypertension with p value -Velue = 0.004.     The conclusion in this study is that there is a relationship between food consumption and hypertension is p-velue = 0.004 α 0.05, so Ha is accepted. Suggestions for further researchers to be able to examine the causes and relationship of food consumption with hypertension.

scholarly journals Effect of the Living Environment on falls among the Elderly in Urmia

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 2233-2238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Saeed Mazloomy Mahmoodabad ◽  
Moradali Zareipour ◽  
Mohsen Askarishahi ◽  
Alireza Beigomi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Living Room ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

BACKGROUND: The living environment has an impact on the health of the elderly, and the safety of the house is one of the concerns of the elderly. Disregarding the safety concerns increases the falling. AIM: This research was conducted with the aim of influencing the living environment on falls among elderly people in Urmia city. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional (descriptive-analytic) study which 200 elderly people were selected by random cluster sampling. Data were collected by using a two-part questionnaire including demographic information, and home safety assessment checklist. Data were analysed by using chi-square test and logistic regression in SPSS v. 21 software. RESULTS: The incidence of falling in the elderly was 30%. There was a significant statistical association with age, sex, marital status and history of chronic disease. Results of logistic regression showed non-safe stairs (OR = 1.1, p = 0.002), unsafe toilet/bath (OR = 1.3, p = 0.001), unsafe bedrooms (OR = 1.7, p = 0.05) unsafe living room (OR = 1.4, p = 0.02) increase the falls in the elderly, as well as male gender (OR = 1.14, p < 0.001) and living with other people (OR = 0.19, p = 0.002) reduce the falls in the elderly. CONCLUSION: By identifying the risk factors of the physical space of the home, we can plan for implementing necessary interventions according to the risk factor or risk factors to prevent and reduce the falls in the elderly community.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Levels Of Spiritual Welfare and Anxiety in Elderly

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khrisna Wisnusakti
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Emotional Reaction ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACTAnxiety is a normal emotional reaction to stress and perceptions of danger, feelings are not calm and unclear because of helplessness, isolation and spiritual insecurity are the beliefs of our relationship with God Almighty and Creator, it permeates the lives of people who we are and our purpose. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the spiritual level of anxiety in elderly. Quantitative research method with cross sectional approach. The sample in this study were 98 respondents by using total sampling. Data processing with Chi-Square technique. The instrument used in data retrieval was a questionnaire. The results showed that the elderly had a high spiritual level of 76 people (77.6%), the elderly did not worry as many as 85 people (86.7%). Statistical test results showed there was a relationship between spiritual levels against anxiety (p value = 0.01 <α = 0.05) in the elderly. Suggestions for nurses to maintain the spiritual activities that are in place to prevent anxiety in the Elderly. ABSTRAKKecemasan merupakan reaksi emosional yang normal terhadap stress & persepsi adanya bahaya, perasaan yang tidak tenang dan tidak jelas karena ketidakberdayaan, isolasi dan ketidakamanan. Spiritual adalah keyakinan hubungan kita dengan Tuhan Yang Maha Kuasa dan Maha Pencipta, hal itu meresap kedalam kehidupan manusia akan sadarnya siapa diri kita dan tujuan kita. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat spiritual terhadap kecemasan pada lansia. Metode penelitian kuantitatif  dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 98 responden dengan cara menggunakan total sampling. Pengolahan data dengan teknik Chi-Square. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam pengambilan data adalah kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan lansia memiliki tingkat spiritual yang tinggi sebanyak 76 orang (77,6%), lansia tidak cemas sebanyak 85 orang (86,7%). Analisa dari hasil uji statistik tersebut adalah terdapatnya hubungan antara tingkat spiritual terhadap kecemasan (p value = 0,01 < α = 0,05) jadi semakin tinggi tingkat spiritual lansia maka semakin rendah angka kejadian kecemasan pada lansia. Saran bagi perawat mempertahankan kegiatan spiritual yang ada dipanti untuk mencegah terjadinya kecemasan pada Lansia.

The Relationship of Consumption Purin-rich foods to the incident of Hyperuricemia in the Elderly at Hisosu Nursing Home In Binjai

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angrayni Putri Muselli ◽  
Zaimah Z. Tala
Keyword(s):  
Uric Acid ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Cell Damage ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Physical Damage ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Hyperuricemia is an increase in blood uric acid levels. In the elderly cell damage occurs due to the aging process which can result in organ weakness, physical damage and various diseases such as increased uric acid levels. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between purine intake and the incidence of hyperuricemia in the elderly at the HISOSU Binjai nursing home. This research was conducted with an observational analytic research design using a cross sectional study. Samples were selected using the total sampling method and adjusted for inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data taken by weighing and recording food (in 1 day) Then assess respondent uric acid levels. This is done 3 times in the HISOSU Binjai nursing home. There are 32 research samples. Samples that experienced hyperuricemia as much as 40.6%, most of them consuming moderate-category purine source protein. The results of the chi-square test Pearson chi-squared t-test was 16.453 and p value < 0.001 (<0.05), it can be concluded as consumption of purine source protein associated with the incidence of hyperuricemia. The higher the purine intake, the greater the chance of getting hyperuricemia.

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN ORANGTUA MENIKAHKAN ANAK PADA USIA DINI DI WILAYAH KECAMATAN WONOSARI

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Dwi Yati ◽  
Rabiah Sundari Citra
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Third ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Correlation Design

The percentage of female aged between 15-19 years old who have early marriages of the female 11.7 %, and the percentage of male is 1.6 %. This marriage is caused by some factors namely education, economy, and knowledge. This early age marriage will impact on women’s reproductive health that can endanger childbirth and in infants can occur LBW, besides that woman can also be exposed to other diseases such as cervical cancer. This research aims to find out factors that affect parents’ decision to wed their children in early age in Wonosari sub-district. This is a quantitative research using analytic correlation design with cross sectional approach. The sample was selected through purposive sampling consisted of 65 respondents of parents who wed their children aged under 20 years old and parents who wed their children aged above 20 years old. The data were gathered on June 17th- 21th 2019 using questionnaires. The result of chi-square test and logistic regression shows variables that have correlation with the parents’ factors to wed their children in early age are education (p=0.004), economy (p=0.014) and parents’ knowledge (p=0.031) and logistic regression (p=0.0288). The result of logistic regression shows the most dominant factor that affects parents’ decision to wed their children in early age is the third factor that is the economy factor. There is a correlation between education, economy and knowledge.

scholarly journals Prevalence of oral mucosal status in resident and non-resident nursing home in Isfahan city, Iran: a comparative cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 475-482
Author(s):  
Zahra Saberi ◽  
Fahimeh Pakravan ◽  
Leila Mohsenzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Oral Lesion ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral mucosal status of residents nursing home and non-resident in Isfahan, Iran and compare them with each other. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study comparing 281 elderly in two groups: 141 resident and 140 non-residents nursing homes in Isfahan, Iran. The selection of nursing home and all of elderly was randomly. The nonresidents elderly were randomly selected from the public places adjacent to the nursing home. Persons were examining and the relevant information recorded in a checklists. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 24 using t-test, chi square, Mann- Whitney, Fisher exact test. (α=0/05). Results: The sample of the case was 281 people, including 135 males (48%) and 146 females (52%). Of all the subjects 153 patients (54.4%) had at least one oral lesion, 78 (55.3%) in resident nursing home and 75 (53.6%) in non-resident. There was no significant difference between two groups based on Chi-Square test (P>0/05). In this study, 25 different types of lesions were recorded, the most common lesion in all participants was epulis fissuratum (12.1%). Conclusion: The results showed that the prevalence of mucosal lesions is high in the elderly living in the centers and in the non-resident. Therefore, maintaining dentures is necessary to prevent and control lesions. KeywordsLesion; Mouth mucosa; Elderly; Nursing home; Cross-sectional study.

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