scholarly journals Abuse Experienced by Elderly Residing in a Community of Pokhara, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-134
Author(s):  
Pramila Bhandari ◽  
Mira Baral
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Migration

Background: Abuse of the elderly is a hidden problem in Nepalese community. Pokhara city is highly affected by urbanization, modernization and migration that predispose older adults to social isolation and financial difficulties increasing their risk to abuse. This study aims to fill the gap in the knowledge in the area of abuse of elderly in Pokhara city.Objectives: The major objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of caregiver abuse experienced by the older adults and find out the factors associated with the abuse. Method: A cross sectional study was used for the study. Convenience sampling technique was used and data was collected from 192 elderly above the age of 60 years residing a community of Pokhara-28, Kaski at their households using a structured interview schedule. Data was collected in June 2018, for a period of one month. Before data collection, informed written consent was taken from participants. The data was analyzed by using SPSS-16 and chi-square test was used as inferential statistics to determine the association between the elder abuse and selected variables.Result: We found out that 65.6% of the elderly experienced at least one abuse in the last 6 months. The most common forms of abuse were caregiver neglect (55.2%) and psychological abuse (38.5%). The elderly abuse was statistically significant with female sex (p=0.001), unmarried/widow/widower/separated/divorced (p=.021), illiterate (p=0.002), and among those having chronic illness (p=0.003). Conclusion: Almost 7 out of 10 elderly experienced abuse in the past 6 months. The most common form of abuse was caregiver neglect followed by psychological and financial abuse. Older adults who were females, unmarried/widowed/separated/divorced, illiterate and those having chronic disease were at higher risk for abuse.

scholarly journals Factors associated with transcendental meditation practice in older people

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 85-91
Author(s):  
Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira ◽  
Sônia Maria Marques Gomes Bertolini ◽  
Ellis Gilson Chatalov ◽  
Maura Fernandes Franco ◽  
Maria do Carmo Correia de Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Transcendental Meditation ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Chi Square Test

Aims: To evaluate factors associated with the practice of transcendental meditation (TM) in the elderly. Methods: Cross-sectional study, with the inclusion of 113 older adults and women, 60 of them practitioners and 53 non-MT practitioners. A semi-structured questionnaire was used as an instrument, composed of sociodemographic, health and TM practice data. Data analysis was performed using the chi-square test and binary logistic regression. Results: The average age of practitioners was lower than that of non-practitioners (63.7 ± 4.0 vs. 69.1 ± 6.6 years). Most of the sample had completed higher education (f = 45; 75%; p = 0.001) and received more than three minimum wages (f = 40; 67.8%; p = 0.001). In the group of TM practitioners there was a greater proportion of individuals with excellent / good self-perceived health (91.7% vs 77.4%; p = 0.034), and less hospitalization in the last semester (5% vs 24.5 %; p = 0.003). Older adults who denied hospitalization or the presence of diabetes mellitus (DM) presented, respectively, 5.7 (95% CI OR 1.1 - 28.9) and 4.9 (95% CI OR 1.3 - 19.2) times chance to practice MT. The practice of TM is 80% more likely to be practiced by older adults with better self-perceived health (OR 0.17; 95% CI 0.03 - 0.96). Conclusion: The practice of a holistic activity such as TM is associated with better self-perceived health than older adults of the same age, and less chance of hospitalization in the last semester and the presence of DM.

scholarly journals Abuse among elderly living in old age homes of Pokhara Lekhnath Metropolitan City

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mira Adhikari Baral ◽  
KC Bhagwati ◽  
Pramila Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Status ◽  
Old Age Homes

AbstractElder abuse is a common social problem in developed and developing countries and it imposes a huge impact in the physical and mental health of the elderly. With the changes in the socioeconomic aspect of Nepalese society, many elderly are relocating from their homes to old age homes. This study was conducted to assess the status of abuse among the elderly before they enter to old aged homes.A cross sectional study was conducted to assess the status of abuse among elderly before they enter to the old age homes. Consecutive sampling technique was used and semi structured interview schedule was used to collect the data from 109 elderly residing in 6 old aged homes in Pokhara. Collected data was analyzed descriptive and inferential (chi square) statistics using SPSS version 16.The findings from the study showed that that 97.2% of the elderly experienced some forms of abuse before they were brought to the old Age home. Majority of them reported that they experienced neglect (83.5%) followed by verbal abuse (34.9) while least of them (5.5%) reported that they suffered physical abuse(2.8%) and financial abuse(2.8%). However, no significant association could be seen between abuse of elderly with age, education, marital status, place of residence, having children and adequacy of income. It is recommended that the nation develop and implement necessary plans to strengthen the social security of the people at their old age.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Insomnia and Factors Associated with it Among the Elderly People of Sarangdanda VDC in Panchthar District

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 129-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raj Kumar Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Keywords Alcohol ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Restorative Sleep

Insomnia is one of the major and unsolved problems in older people. Most of the sleep studies report that the different forms of insomnia like Difficulty Initiating Sleep (DIS), Difficulty Maintaining Sleep (DMS) and Non-Restorative Sleep (NRS) are common among the elderly that are associated to many factors. The objective of the study was to measure the prevalence of insomnia and the factors associated to it among the elderly people. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 142 elderly people of and above 60 years of age in Sarangdanda VDC of Panchthar District of Eastern Nepal. The presence or absence of insomnia and the associated factors were assessed on them by the help of interview schedule. The results were analyzed using chi-square test in SPSS (version 11.5). DMS was the most common reported form of insomnia among the elderly followed by DIS and NRS. Association between insomnia and each of factors like use of tobacco before sleeping hours, eating too close to bedtime, use of tea/coffee before sleeping hours and use of alcohol before sleeping hours were statistically significant at 95% level of confidence. Insomnia affects a large proportion of elderly and is triggered by many factors like use of tobacco before sleeping hours, use of tea/coffee before sleeping hours, eating too close to bedtime and use of alcohol before sleeping hours. Keywords: Alcohol; tea/coffee; difficulty initiating sleep (DIS); difficulty maintaining sleep (DMS); non-restorative sleep (NRS); tobacco DOI: 10.3126/dsaj.v4i0.4517 Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Vol.4 2010 pp.129-142

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor Keteraturan Ibu dalam Menimbang Balita di Posyandu

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Florani Asanab ◽  
Ribka Limbu ◽  
Enjelita M. Ndoen
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Chi Square Test

Mothers’ regularity of weighing their children aged <5 yo at Posyandu is crucial to monitor the growth, nutritional status, and health of the children. Several factors could affect mothers’ regularity in weighing their children at Posyandu. This study aimed to identify factors affecting mothers to regularly measure the weight of their children <5 yo at Posyandu in Toobaun Village Kupang District. The study used an analytical survey with a cross-sectional study design. The sample was 57 mothers who had under-five children obtained by simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through interviews using questionnaires and analyzed using the chi-square test. The result showed that knowledge (p= 0,002) and distance home-posyandu (p=0,000) associated with mothers’ regularity of weighing their under-five children, while mother’s occupation had no association with mothers’ regularity of weighing their children( p=0,091). Health workers should encourage mothers to measure regularly the weight of their under-five children at Posyandu.

scholarly journals GANGGUAN FUNGSIONAL MENETAP BERPENGARUH PADA RISIKO DEPRESI LANSIA DM DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS JEKAN RAYA KOTA PALANGKA RAYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Agnes Dewi Astuti ◽  
Reny Sulistyowati ◽  
Natalansyah Natalansyah
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Family Based ◽  
Elderly Family

Aging is a a natural process in life. Aging is characterized by loss of slowly ability organ tissue repair itself and  is irreversible. The elderly are the final statge of a person’s life cycle and experience the aging process with change in various physical or physiological, psychological and social aspects (Miller, 2012). Hanges dues to aging eldely comple raises enormous opportunity for the elderly are at risk of depression.  The objective of this study was to determine the factors that influence the risk of depression in elderly at Puskesmas Jekan Raya of Palangka Raya City with descriptive correlational research design using cross sectional approach. The sampling technique in this research is by using probability sampling technique that sampling technique giving equal oppurtinity to every individual in the population to be the research sample.The statistical test used was descriptive test and Chi Square test. The result indicate that factors influencing the risk of depression in the elderly is functional impairment were settled with p value= 0,000. Conclusion of the elderly who have other diseases besides DM  settle a vulnerable population at risk of depression. The most dominant factor is the functional disturbances persist  after controlling the variable of age, live event s and other diseases (other than DM) with OR=39. Recommended in elderly nursing decision making in order to improve the health of elderly family based programs to prevent depression in the elderly and especially carring by elderly family members.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Dry Mouth and Associated Demographic, Behavioral and Clinical Factors: A Hospital-based Study among the Elderly in Dar Es Salaam

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Joseph Lyimo ◽  
Makoye Mang'oma Ndalahwa ◽  
Irene Kida Minja
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Systemic Disease ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Dry Mouth ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Aim: This study aimed at determining the prevalence of self-reported and clinically determined dry mouth among elderly patients attending a referral hospital in Dar es Salaam; and to assess factors associated with the condition. Methodology: This cross-sectional study included elderly patients aged 60 years and above who were attending Mwananyamala referral hospital in Dar es Salaam between January and February 2017. Data was collected using structured interview questionnaire, followed by clinical oral examination. Chi-square test was used to check for bivariate associations between variables; and multiple logistic regressions to determine relative contribution of demographic, behavioral and clinical variables on dry mouth. Results: Information was obtained from a total number of 334 elderly patients aged 60-90 years, response rate 86%. The prevalence of self-reported dry mouth (xerostomia) was 65.3% and clinically determined dry mouth 64.1%. Multiple logistic regression analyses revealed that elderly participants who were 70+ years old (OR=2.0, CI=1.1-3.6 and OR=2.5, CI=1.5-4.4); those who used tobacco (OR=2.1; C.I=1.2-3.5 and OR=2.9; CI=1.5-5.6,); those having at least one tooth with cervical caries (OR=1.7, CI=1.0-2.9 and OR=2.9; C.I=1.7-5.1) and poor oral hygiene (OR=2.7; C.I=1.6-4.5 and OR=4.3; C.I=2.5-7.3) were significantly at higher odds for xerostomia and clinically determined dry mouth, respectively. Level of education, systemic disease, and use of systemic medication showed no statistically significantly association with dry mouth i.e xerostomia and clinically determined dry mouth. Conclusions: The results of this study revealed that, the prevalence of complaints of xerostomia and clinically determined dry mouth were high among elderly patients attending Mwananyamala referral hospital. The condition was significantly associated with socio demographic, clinical and behavioral factors showing the need for multi-disciplinary oral health care for this group of population.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Knowledge and Working Mother for Breastfeeding in Sidomulyo, Stabat

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
Rahmi Fitri ◽  
Nurhikmah Panjaitan
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Working Mother ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Is Value

    Breast milk contains substance known as IgA for the defense system in digestive tract against infection. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and working mothers with exclusive breastfeeding in Sidomulyo, Stabat. The type of research used is a descriptive analytic survey using a cross sectional study. The sampling technique used accidental sampling with 150 as population and 30 people is involved as the research sample.  The data analysis applied chi square test to determine the relationship between two variables. The results of this study revealed that there is a relationship between mother's knowledge of exclusive breast feeding with a significant level (ɑ) = 5% (0.05) and df = 2, the result is value = 0.026 at df = 2 where sig <ɑ (0.026 < 0.05) then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted.  Therefore, mothers are advised to continue to provide exclusive breastfeeding to their babies even though they work by storing breast milk in the refrigerator.  

scholarly journals Dukungan Penghargaan Keluarga Berhubungan dengan Kualitas dan Kepuasan Hidup Lansia di Depok

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Etty Rekawati ◽  
Junaiti Sahar ◽  
Dwi Nurviyandari Kusuma Wati
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Chi Square Test

The transition of elderly lives from productive periods to non-productive makes them need support from relatives, friends or family. The purpose of this study was to look at the relationship between family appreciation support with quality and life satisfaction of the elderly in the city of Depok, West Java, with a cross-sectional design. The subjects of this study were 135 elderly people> 60 years old, living with family, do not have infectious diseases, able to communicate in Indonesian; selected by purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using Chi square test. The results of the study indicate that there was a relationship between family appreciation support with the quality of life of the elderly (p-value = 0.022) and life satisfaction of the elderly (p-value = 0.014). The results of this study are expected to support the development of nursing science in the future, especially regarding the quality and satisfaction of life of the elderly. Keywords: elderly; award support; quality of life; life satisfaction ABSTRAK Transisi kehidupan lansia dari masa produktif menjadi non produktif membuat mereka memerlukan dukungan dari kerabat, teman atau keluarga. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat hubungan antara dukungan penghargaan keluarga dengan kualitas dan kepuasan hidup lansia di Kota Depok, Jawa Barat, dengan desain cross-sectional. Subyek penelitian ini adalah 135 lansia yang berusia >60 tahun, tinggal bersama keluarga, tidak memiliki penyakit menular, mampu berkomunikasi dengan bahasa Indonesia; yang dipilih dengan teknik purposive sampling. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji Chi square. Hasil peneltian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara dukungan penghargaan keluarga dengan kualitas hidup lansia (p-value = 0,022) dan kepuasan hidup lansia (p-value = 0,014). Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat mendukung perkembangan ilmu keperawatan di masa mendatang, khususnya tentang kualitas dan kepuasan hidup lansia. Kata kunci: lansia; dukungan penghargaan; kualitas hidup; kepuasan hidup

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PEMBERIAN ASI EKSLUSIF PADA IBU YANG MELAKSANAKAN IMD DI BPM KHAIRANI ASNITA TAHUN 2015

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (02) ◽  
pp. 99-107
Author(s):  
Widya Juliarti ◽  
Atifa Merlin
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Husband Support

Exclusive breastfeeding is the only breast milk given to infants without additional other liquids without solid food for six additional 6 months. Breastfed babies have a greater chance of early success exclusive breastfeeding. Based on preliminary studies in December 2015 in BPM Khairani Asnita, in the know of 20 people who gave birth to entirely successfully perform IMD but only 3-5 people who exclusively breastfed rest melanjutlan with formula. The purpose of this study to determine the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding in mothers who carry BPM Khairani Asnita IMD in Riau Province in 2015. This type of research is analytic survey with cross sectional study design. The population is mothers delivered in BPM Khairani Asnita and do IMD with babies aged 16-12 months amounted to 60 m people. The sampling technique used is total sampling. Bivariate data analysis with test of chi-square test. Based on the results of the univariate analysis showed that the majority of mothers breastfeed as much as 56.7% exclusive. The results of the bivariate analysis pvalue values obtained for each variable with α 0.05 is for attitude p = 0.000, husband support the value of p = 0.004, p = success IMD 0,007, maternal age the value of p = 0.031. The conclusion of this study that the attitude of the mother, husband support, the success of IMD and the mother's age is a factor that affects exclusively breastfeeding mothers do IMD in BPM Khairani Asnita Year 2015. It is expected the next BPM Khairani Asnita able to reassure patients who visit or maternity there for can give only breast milk until the child is 6 months old, as well as explaining the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for babies and mothers.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL DENGAN DERAJAT HIPERTENSI PADA LANSIA DI PUSKESMAS RANOTANA WERU

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhamad Nurmansyah ◽  
Rina Kundre
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Relationship Of

Abstrack Hypertension is a condition where a person experiences a rise in blood pressure either slowly or suddenly. Hypertension sufferers are currently experiencing an increase, especially in the age stage of the elderly. One of the factors that influence hypertension is difficulty in controlling emotions, which can increase the levels of adrenaline hormone which results in increased blood pressure. The purpose was to identify the relationship of emotional intelligence with hypertension degrees in the elderly. The design study is cross sectional. Samples is 69 respondents with a purposive sampling technique. Data collection uses a questionnaire consisting of 30 questions and observation sheets. Results used Chi Square test with 95% significance level obtained a significant value of p = 0.003 or smaller than 0.05. Conclusion there is a relationship between emotional intelligence and hypertension degrees in the elderly at public health center of Ranotana Weru .Keywords: Hipertertension, Emotional inteligence and hipertension degreesAbstrak : Hipertensi merupakan suatu kondisi dimana seseorang mengalami kenaikan tekanan darah baik secara lambat maupun mendadak. Penderita hipertensi saat ini mengalami peningkatan, apalagi pada tahap usia lansia. Salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi hipertensi adalah kesulitan dalam mengendalikan emosi, di mana dapat meningkatkan kadar hormone adrenalin yang emngakibatkan tekanan darah meningkat. Tujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kecerdasan emosional dengan derajat hipertensi pada lansia. Metode penelitian menggunakan cross sectional. Teknik sampling dalam penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling, yang terdiri dari 69 responden. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang terdiri dari 30 pertanyaan dan lembar observasi . Hasil penelitian dengan menggunakan uji Chi Square pada tingkat kemaknaan 95 % diperoleh nilai signifikan p = 0.003 atau lebih kecil dari 0.05. Kesimpulan ada hubungan kecerdasan emosional dengan derajat hipertensi pada lansia di Puskesmas Ranotana Weru.Kata Kunci : Hipertensi, Kecerdasan Emosional, Derajat Hipertensi

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