Gender role stereotypes, patriarchal mindset, and cognitive function in the elderly rural population: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Impairment of cognitive function is the most cause of dependency in elderly. This occurs due to aging that causes anatomical changes such as waning of the brain and biochemical changes in the central nervous system. The purpose of this study was to determine the cognitive function in elderly people at Koka village, Tombulu district. This was a descriptive cross sectional study from primary mental health data. There were 53 respondents who were eligible to the inclusion criteria. This study showed the result of MMSE, 77.4% with a normal cognitive function, 20.8% with a probable cognitive disruption, and 1.8% with a definite cognitive disruption. This study showed from Mini Cog test, 64.2% with a normal cognitive function 28.3% with a probable cognitive disruption and 7.5% with a definite cognitive disruption. Conclusion: Based on the result, it can be concluded that most of the elderly people at Koka village, Tombulu district have a normal cognitive functionKeywords: cognitive function, elderly people, MMSE, mini cog Abstrak: Dikalangan lansia, penurunan fungsi kognitif merupakan penyebab terbesar terjadinya ketergantungan terhadap orang lain untuk merawat diri sendiri. Hal ini disebabkan karena dengan semakin meningkatnya umur mengakibatkan perubahan-perubahan anatomi, seperti menyusutnya otak dan perubahan biokimiawi di Sistem Saraf Pusat (SSP). Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran fungsi kognitif pada lansia di Desa Koka Kecamatan Tombulu. Bentuk peneltian ini adalah deskriptif, dengan menggunakan metode cross sectional dari data primer hasil pemeriksaan status mental. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 53 orang yang sesuai kriteria inklusi dan bersedia menjadi responden. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa dengan pemeriksaan MMSE 77.4% yang memiliki fungsi kognitif normal berjumlah, 20.8% dengan probable gangguan kognitif , dan 1.8% dengan definite gangguan kognitif, lalu hasil dengan pemeriksaan Mini Cog didapatkan 64.2% yang memiliki fungsi kognitif normal, 28.3% dengan probable gangguan kognitif dan 7.5% dengan definite gangguan kognitif. Simpulan: Dari hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa sebagian besar lansia di Desa Koka Kecamatan Tombulu memiliki gambaran fungsi kognitif yang normal. Kata kunci: fungsi kognitif, lansia, MMSE, mini cog

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A Cross-Sectional Study of Common Health Problems of the Elderly

Indian Journal Of Applied Research ◽

10.15373/2249555x/may2014/159 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 4 (5) ◽

pp. 509-511

Author(s):

Pranay Gandhi ◽

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Sunita Sharma ◽

Prateek Gandhi

Keyword(s):

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy ◽

10.34071/jmp.2019.2.10 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 55-62

Author(s):

Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽

Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽

Thi Van Ngo ◽

Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽

Thi Hong Phan Nguyen

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

The Elderly ◽

Total Sample ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Social Activities ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

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A Cross-sectional Study of Undiagnosed Fever in a Rural Population at a Tertiary Care Hospital of West Bengal

Annals of International medical and Dental Research ◽

10.21276/aimdr.2018.4.3.me2 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Nandini Chatterjee ◽

Supratick Chakraborty ◽

Mainak Mukhopadhyay ◽

Sinjon Ghosh ◽

Bikramjit Barkandaj ◽

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Keyword(s):

Rural Population ◽

West Bengal ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Prevalence of disabilities and non-communicable diseases in an elderly population in the Telangana state, India: a population-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041755 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. e041755

Author(s):

Srinivas Marmamula ◽

Satya Brahmanandam Modepalli ◽

Thirupathi Reddy Kumbham ◽

Rajesh Challa ◽

Jill E Keeffe

Keyword(s):

Elderly Population ◽

Self Care ◽

The Elderly ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Self Report ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Non Communicable Diseases

ObjectivesTo assess the prevalence of disabilities (vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care and communication) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among the elderly population in two districts in Telangana, India.DesignPopulation-based cross-sectional study using a cluster random sampling method to select the study clusters.SettingElderly population in Khammam and Warangal districts were recruited. Detailed interviews were conducted by trained community health workers. Personal and demographic information such as age, gender, level of education and a self-report of NCDs was collected. The Washington Disability Questionnaire was administered to assess the presence of disabilities.Participants1821 participants aged ≥60 years, 54.5% were women, and 73.3% had no education.Primary outcome measurePrevalence of disabilities and NCDs.ResultsOverall, the prevalence of at least disability was 20.3% (95% CI 16.3 to 24.9). The prevalence of self- reported disabilities were: seeing (5.9%; 95% CI 4.4 to 7.8), mobility (12.8%; 95% CI 9.7 to 16.8), hearing (3.6%; 95% CI 2.7 to 4.8), cognition (4.8%; 95% CI 3.5 to 6.7), self-care (3.3%; 95% CI 2.3 to 4.7) and communication (1.8%; 95% CI 1.2 to 2.6). Overall, the prevalence of at least one NCD was 34.2% (95% CI 30.9 to 37.7). Hypertension was the most common systemic condition (25.4%; 95% CI 22.4 to 28.7), followed by diabetes (9.0%; 95% CI 7.3 to 11.0), and body pains (muscle-skeletal) (9.9%; 95% CI 8.1 to 12.2).ConclusionEvery fifth elderly person in the districts of Khammam and Warangal in Telangana had at least one self-reported disability. Besides, a third of the elderly had at least one NCD. There is a definite need to develop comprehensive public health strategies to address disabilities and NCDs in Telangana.

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