scholarly journals Problems Faced by Elderly According to Gender in Rural Areas of Chittoor District

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-67
Author(s):  
U. Hemavathi ◽  
B. Swaroopa Rani
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Physical Problems ◽  
Physical Health Problems ◽  
Elderly Living

Ageing is natural process spanning the life period from conception through birth,infancy, childhood, adolescenceand old age. In India aged people faced mainly three type’s problems those are physical/Health problems, financial problems and Socio-psychological problems. The present study was undertaken to know the problems faced by elderly living in rural areas of Mannarupalli (village). The sample consists of sixty (60) Elderly. People (30) Male and (30) Female.The sample was selected in three categories 60-70, 70-80, 80 and above. Purposive random sampling technique was used to select the sample, I have used interview schedule developed koala reedy (1990) was used to collect the information the statistical analysis used for percentage and frequencies were calculated. Results revealed from the study were majority of the elderly were facing physical problems and psychological problems than social problems .where as men are facing more physical and economic problems than women. Women were facing more psychological problems than men. Regarding social problem both the men and women are facing equally.Int. J. Soc. Sci. Manage. Vol-3, issue-1: 65-67

Concern and Maintenance During Twilight Years

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-223
Author(s):  
Pallavi Banjare ◽  
Jalandhar Pradhan ◽  
Rinshu Dwivedi ◽  
S.S. Mahapatra ◽  
Bikash Ranjan Debata
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Younger Generation

The present article focuses on the perception of elderly regarding younger generation in rural Odisha. Data for this study were collected from the rural areas of Bargarh district using semi-structured interview schedule. For this study, 310 males and females were interviewed by using systematic sampling technique. Various issues like condition of the aged in context of respect and care have been taken into consideration. Other factors like their level of satisfaction from the care provided by their children and how they perceive today’s youth has been analysed. ANOVA was conducted to see which socio-demographic variables have the most significant effect on the perception of elderly later, factor analysis is used and the results show that the elderly have a negative perception regarding the younger generation. Results show that the elderly feels that today’s youth is selfish and least bothered about their needs and demands.

scholarly journals “EFFECTIVENESS OF GROUPACTIVITIES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING AMONG ELDERLY LIVING IN SELECTED OLD AGE HOMES, UTTRAKHAND”

2020 ◽  
pp. 30-32
Author(s):  
Divya Gaur ◽  
J. ManoRanjini ◽  
Grace Madonna Singh
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Elderly Living ◽  
Old Age Homes

Ageing is a phase when an individual faces many physical and psychological changes with the passing of years that ultimately affects their life style and their health status also1. Psychological problems and changes in psychological health can directly affect daily activities of the person as he or she will not be able to carry out those activities with their full potential. And due to the less awareness and information about the psychological problems and treatment, they lack to access the services and treatment properly3. Method- Quantitative research approach was adopted; total 61 participants were selected through Consecutive sampling technique. Data was collected by administering Socio- demographic Performa, and Ryff’s Psychological well being scale. The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result- In the present study the psychological well being of people residing in elderly homes before the intervention was assessed using interview method. Results shows that majority of sample (91.8%) had good psychological well being , followed by average (8.19%) psychological well being during pre- intervention assessment. Where the post intervention level of psychological well being was found very good in 100% sample. Conclusion- The study concludes that the elderly who are residing in retirement homes without family have some sort of decrease in psychological well being for many reasons they are not able to adjust in the demographic shift and lose their well being. After getting involved in activities, elderly psychological well being was improved to some extent. For all the elderly living in selected old age homes, it’s found that getting involved in group task or activities is a good and effective way to overcome the situation, and it has helped to improved their psychological wellbeing.

Equity and Efficiency in the Allocation of the Personal Social Services

1983 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. C. Bebbington ◽  
Bleddyn Davies
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Married Couple ◽  
Sex Discrimination ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Home Help ◽  
Equity And Efficiency ◽  
Normative Criteria ◽  
Elderly Living

AbstractThis paper investigates two issues of equity in the receipt of the home help service, one about territorial justice, the other about sex discrimination. It uses GHS data for 1980. An argument is developed about the efficiency with which services are targeted on persons who by normative criteria would appear to have most need of them. Efficiency is of two types: horizontal efficiency, the proportion of persons judged in need who receive services; and vertical efficiency, the proportion of services allocated to persons judged in need. The findings are that there is evidence of inequity both between different areas and between the sexes. Metropolitan areas are advantaged compared with rural areas, and this cannot be explained by differences in social support nor by the availability of other domiciliary services. Among the elderly living alone, neither sex is advantaged, but in elderly married couple households the home help service is more frequently provided in the case of a husband caring for a disabled wife than in the case of a wife caring for a disabled husband.

scholarly journals Challenges to Elderly People in Quetta City (Balochistan) Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nudrat Mushtaq ◽  
Rabia Ali
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Family System ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Traditional Family ◽  
Economic Dependency ◽  
Alternative Means

Introduction: The present study aims to examine challenges encountered by elderly people in Quetta city of Balochistan. The socio-economic problems faced by elderly and the attitude of family members towards them were explored in this study. Methods: A random sample of 200 respondents comprising both women and men of age 60 years and above was selected and data was collected through semi-structured interview schedule. The data collected has been processed through SPSS and simple frequency designed tables. Results: The results show several problems were encountered by elderly including discrimination (65%), limited decision making power (44%), acts of neglect and maltreatment from families (42%), verbal and physical abuse (41%), reduced social interaction (68%) and economic dependency (55.5%). These challenges were reported to have serious implications on the lives of elderly. Conclusion: The findings of this study imply that the majority of problems faced by elderly were largely due to breakdown of traditional family system of the country. To address these issues the attention of the state is needed especially in providing alternative means of living for the elderly who spend their lives in serving the nation. This may include setting up elderly homes, introducing elderly allowances and increasing pension amounts.

scholarly journals Differences in the quality of life dependent on family status of the elderly living in rural areas – a cross-sectional survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 532-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Chruściel ◽  
Katarzyna Szczekala ◽  
Tomasz Derewiecki ◽  
Klaudia Jakubowska ◽  
Dorota Nalepa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Family Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Living

scholarly journals The Elderly and the City: Lack of Knowledge on Violence Perception and Consequences on Daily Life

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessia Bramanti ◽  
Ernesto D’Aloja ◽  
Federico Cabras ◽  
Pasquale Paribello ◽  
Maria Francesca Moro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Know How ◽  
Urban Rural ◽  
The City ◽  
Elderly Living

Introduction:Two main demographic phenomena have substantially changed the condition of elderly: the growth of the urban population and the increase in longevity.Objective:The aim of the present review is to investigate how the elderly living in the cities perceive the sense of insecurity compared to those who reside in rural areas, and their Quality of Life (QoL).Method:Studies published from January 2011 to August 2017 were identified on Google and PubMed combining the following terms: “elderly urban/rural QoL” or “old age urban/rural QoL”.Results:We found 18 different papers published. However, there was only one study on how the elderly perceive the violence in the city. Studies on quality of life were not univocal. Studies on depressive disorders in old age were most homogeneous showing a condition worsening in the cities. A study on the perception of violence in US showed in residents of cities and neighborhoods with the entertainment arena and casinos an increase of criminality perception. In contrast, the crime decreased in both above-mentioned neighborhoods.Conclusion:The condition of elderly in the cities is changed considerably in the recent years. It is estimated that this trend will increase in the coming years. We do not know how older people are experiencing these changes and how they perceive the persistence of violence in the cities. Future researches must satisfy this need by addressing the issue with appropriate methodological tools. This is a public health priority.

scholarly journals Seniorzy na terenach wiejskich – możliwości i ograniczenia rozwoju

1970 ◽  
pp. 377-385
Author(s):  
Julia Anastazja Sienkiewicz-Wilowska
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Community ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Late Adulthood ◽  
The Family ◽  
Elderly Living

Late adulthood is a time when the elderly living in rural areas are especially at risk of exclusion. Very often they have difficultiesaccessing aid institutions and activities which are designed specificallyfor them. Often their functioning depends on good relations with neighbors and the family. Opportunities to increase their social participation and use of their resources include the activities of organizations such as the Rural Housewives’ Circle, or entrusting them with the function of local community leaders.

scholarly journals Permasalahan Lanjut Usia di Daerah Perdesaan Terpencil

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurentius Aswin Pramono ◽  
Cornellesi Fanumbi
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
The World ◽  
Elderly Health ◽  
Elderly Living

Dalam kurun waktu 35 tahun sejak tahun 1990, jumlah lanjut usia (lansia) di Indonesia meningkat 414% dan akan berada pada peringkat kelima negara dengan lansia terbesar pada tahun 2025. Seperti umumnya di negara berkembang, lebih dari dua per tiga lansia hidup di wilayah perdesaan terpencil. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan membahas berbagai masalah gangguan kesehatan, sosial budaya, pelayanan, dan program-program kesehatan lansia di Kepulauan Tanimbar Provinsi Maluku. Penelitian dengan metode kualitatif melalui observasi, partisipasi, dan wawancara terhadap 30 lansia di dua wilayah semiurban dan 6 wilayah perdesaan terpencil di kepulauan Tanimbar Provinsi Maluku pada bulan April-Juni 2010. Pengumpulan data, diskusi, dan wawancara dilakukan terhadap pemegang program lansia di dinas kesehatan dan puskesmas. Gangguan kesehatan yang banyak dialami lansia adalah artralgia genu, gastritis kronis, nyeri pinggang bawah, katarak, hipertensi, dan diabetes melitus. Masalah sosial budaya akibat urbanisasi membuat para lansia ting- gal sendiri tanpa perawatan anak atau cucu. Pelayanan kesehatan terlihat belum optimal, sarana/prasarana terbatas, aspek promosi kesehatan terabaikan, serta tenaga kesehatan yang memperhatikan kesehatan lansia masih kurang. Pos pelayanan terpadu (posyandu) lansia belum efektif, informasi minimal, kader belum optimal menunjang kebutuhan lansia. Ke de- pan, perlu memperkuat sistem pelayanan kesehatan lansia; peningkatan perhatian dan kemitraan dengan lembaga eksekutif dan legislatif; serta melakukan inovasi strategi pendidikan, pelayanan, dan penelitian di bidang kesehatan lansia di daerah terpencil dan perdesaan Indonesia.Kata kunci: Kesehatan, lanjut usia, perdesaanAbstractIndonesia is a country with the highest increase numbers of elderly in the world. In the range 35 years since 1990, the increase number of the elder- ly will be 414% that will set Indonesia in the fifth rank of the highest elderly in the world by the year of 2025. In most developing countries on the world, more than two third elderly live in remote and rural area. The aim of this study is to descript and discuss statistic data, health, health services, and programs for elderly in remote and rural Indonesia represented by Tanimbar Islands Maluku Province. The study use qualitative method by observation, participation, and interview with 30 elderly from 2 semiurban and 6 rural area in remote, rural, new developing administration district, and outer is lands of Republic Indonesia, Tanimbar Islands, Maluku Province in April to June 2010. We also interview and discuss elderly problems with elderly section program in health department West-Southeast Maluku region and el- derly program personnel in public health center. From the study, we found major health problems of the elderly in Tanimbar are genus artralgia, chronic gastritis, lower back pain, cataract, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. Social and culture problems are urbanization which make elderly living alone. Integrated service section for elderly aren’t effective, minimal infor- mation, and the human resources aren’t optimal enough to support elderly needs. In the future, we must strengthen our health services system for elderly; expands the concern and networking with executive and legislative board; do education, service, and research innovations and strategies in the field of elderly health in remote rural Indonesia.Key words: Health, elderly, rural areas

scholarly journals Socio-Cultural Issues of Religious Minorities in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Safia Zainab ◽  
Zahid Zulfiqar ◽  
Kamran Ishfaq ◽  
Iqbal Shah
Keyword(s):  
Religious Identity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Religious Minorities ◽  
Government Role

Minorities are basically defined as ascribed status such as gender, race, ethnic, and religious background. The objectives of the current study were to determine the socio-cultural issues of religious minorities in Southern Punjab; to know the minorities’ social condition and to examine the satisfaction of the respondents regarding government role regarding the protection of minorities. The study was conducted in two districts Rahim Yar khan and Multan of Southern Punjab, Pakistan. Data were collected from 200 minority residents of districts Rahim Yar Khan and Multan through structured interview schedule. Data were collected through purposive sampling technique. Collected data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 23.0 version. It was found that majority of the respondents were from the rural areas and illiterate and less than ten thousand rupees per month. Majority of the respondents did not own the property and face lot of socio-cultural discriminations in daily routine of life. The respondents faced a lot of issues due to their religious identity and it strongly hit their socio-cultural, economic and even personal life. It is suggested that government should have to implement the prescribed laws to protect the minority rights and give them confidence to spend their life with full zeal and zest.

scholarly journals Morbidity pattern and health-seeking behaviour among the senior citizens in selected rural areas of Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suraiya Jabeen ◽  
Mohammad Anwarul Bari ◽  
Amit Wazib ◽  
Umma Salma ◽  
AKM Shaheduzzaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Gastrointestinal Disorder ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Health Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eye Problems ◽  
Sleeping Problems

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the morbidity pattern and health seeking behaviour among the rural elderly population. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in six villages of Telihati union of Gazipur District from February to June 2013. Purposive sampling technique was used to collected data from 249 respondents, aged 60 years and above. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 64.2 (SD±5.6) years. About 70.3% of the respondents were male, majority (47%) respondents were illiterate, 33.3% earned less then ten thousand taka per month. About half (58.2%) of the elderly were still working, among the currently not working respondents majority (49%) were totally dependent. and only 52.6% respondents belonged to joint family. Almost all (98.8%) the respondents had some health problems; among these eye problems (81.7%), musculo-skeletal disorders (66.3%), gastrointestinal disorders (52.4%) and sleeping problems (50.4%) were predominant. Females suffered more from eye problems, musculoskeletal disorder, gastrointestinal disorder and sleeping problems. On the other hand, males suffered more from respiratory and genitorurinary problems. About 61% have a Government hospital or Community clinic nearby their residence, 70 % were satisfied with available health care facilities and 72% was satisfied with treating doctors even then a greater part (35%) was irregular for check-up. Majority (73.5%) was regular about taking treatment, among the irregulars majority (77.3%) was for un-affordability of medicine. Only 53% of the elderly knew names of some old age diseases. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v22i2.21522 J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 22, No.2, October, 2013, Page 129-135

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