scholarly journals CLASS-BASED DEATH: COVID-19 AMONG THE ELDERLY PEOPLE IN NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-105
Author(s):  
Abdullahi Muhammad Maigari
Keyword(s):  
Social Class ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Tabular Form ◽  
National Centre ◽  
Specific Analysis

The article examined the nature of deaths related to COVID-19 complications in Nigeria based on age. The researcher observes that National Centre for Disease Control, responsible for handling COVID-19 and reporting daily cases, only provides crude data about active, confirmed cases and deaths without grouping the data based on demographic characteristics. This motivated the researcher to sample some people who died as a result of the COVID-19 to carry out an age-specific analysis. Fifteen elderly people whose death was attributed to COVID-19 were sampled.  To achieve the purpose of the study, secondary data were sourced, presented, interpreted, and analysed in a tabular form. The study found that there is a paucity of COVID-19 data that reveals the sociodemographic characteristics of either affected persons or those who died. Similarly, the paper established most of the elderly people who died as a result of the COVID-19 were at the top echelon of social class.

Perfil de morbimortalidade das principais causas de hospitalização entre pessoas idosas no Brasil

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 218
Author(s):  
Alanna Ribeiro Da Silva ◽  
Tainá Soares Risso Rattes ◽  
Manuella Franco Cerqueira Da Silva ◽  
Emily Rodrigues Mota ◽  
Everton Mateus Azevedo Dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Degenerative Diseases ◽  
Functional Skills ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Insuficiencia Cardiaca

Introdução: O envelhecimento é um indicador de melhoria dos serviços de saúde. O número de idosos passará de 605 milhões, para 2 bilhões, entre os anos de 2000 e 2050. No Brasil, esse fato pode ser visto desde 2013, com uma representação relativa de 13,0% da população total. O envelhecimento compromete habilidades funcionais, aumentando o diagnóstico de doenças crônico-degenerativas, problemas de saúde e internações. Portanto este estudo teve como objetivo descrever as internações hospitalares entre idosos no Brasil. Metodologia: Este é um estudo quantitativo descritivo exploratório com base nas casuísticas de internações hospitalares, com enfoque em dados secundários contidos no Sistema de Informações Hospitalares (SIH/DATASUS), coletados através do formulário de Autorização de Internações Hospitalares (AIH), no período de 2010 a 2016. Resultados: Nos anos de 2010 a 2016, foram registradas 18.448.277 internações de idosos por diferentes causas no país. A pneumonia e a insuficiência cardíaca são as principais causas de internações, com maiores números nas regiões Sul e Sudeste. Além disso, as maiores taxas de concentração de mortalidade estão nestas regiões. Considerações finais: Os resultados encontrados neste trabalho reforçam a necessidade de uma maior utilização da atenção básica de saúde, visto que muitas patologias que acometem essa população são preveníveis e tratáveis.Abstract Introduction: Aging is an indicator of improved health services. The number of elderly people can increase from 605 million to 2 billion years between 2000 and 2050. In Brazil, this can be seen since 2013, with a relative representation of 13.0% of the total population. Aging implicates in functional skills, increases the diagnosis of chronic degenerative diseases, health problems and hospitalizations. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the hospitalizations in brazilian elderly. Methodology: This is an exploratory descriptive quantitative study based on cases of hospitalizations, with secondary data contained in the Hospital Information System (SIH/DATASUS), collected through the Hospitalization Authorization form (AIH), in the period from 2010 to 2016. Results: From 2010 to 2016 18,448,277 hospitalizations of the elderly people were registered because of different causes in the country. Pneumonia and heart failure are the main causes of hospitalization, with higher numbers in the South and Southeast. In addition, the highest mortality concentration rates are in these regions. Conclusions: The results found in this paper reinforce the need for greater use of primary health care, as many pathologies that affect this population can be prevented and treated.

scholarly journals Aging in the Shadow of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
SATISH KR GUPTA
Keyword(s):  
Social Status ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Adequate Nutrition ◽  
The World ◽  
Expository Paper ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Disease Free

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic presents a major challenge to societies all over the world. This new virus threat both socially as well as economically regarding health and safety of human being irrespective of age, race or social status across the world. This expository paper focuses on the impact of COVID-19 upon elderly and importance of social distancing and isolation for elderly people. This paper also explores the scenario of COVID-19 in India and the measures that government bodies are taking to contain and mitigate it. Role and responsibilities of families and caregivers to keep away the elderly disease-free, spirited and mentally fit. Those in isolation or quarantine need special care: telephonic counselling, digital contact with family and ensuring adequate nutrition is vital. The study is primarily based on secondary data including books, journals, newspapers, and other governmental reports.   

scholarly journals Prevalence and Socio Demographic Characteristics of Disability in Older Adults in China Retrospective Study: A Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Hamidah Retno Wardani
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Northern China ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
P Value ◽  
Disability Rate

Introduction: Illness, injury and aging are the main causes of disability in the elderly, elderly people with disabilities experience economic and health stresses, and may also experience mental and psychological distress, and other life difficulties. The aim of this study was to clarify the prevalence and socio-demographic characteristics of disability in the elderly. Elderly care is a concern of the whole community. Method: The research method used is a retrospective study, namely research (survey) where the design is used to provide information related to the prevalence, distribution and relationships between variables in a population. Result: The bivariate relationship between the level of disability in the elderly according to sex, area, age, social status and in different cities was analyzedwith P value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. The disability rate in adults is 7.0%. Disability rates were significantly higher in women than men, significantly higher in rural areas than urban areas, and higher in northern China than southern China. The urban disability rate ranges from 5.7% to 1.2%. The difference is statistically significant, with Beijing having the highest disability rate and Shanghai the lowest. Defects increase with age. Conclusion: This study shows that the rate of disability among elderly people in northern China is significantly higher than in southern China

scholarly journals The Association between Frailty and Disability among the Elderly in Rural Areas of Korea

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (14) ◽  
pp. 2481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Choi ◽  
Kim ◽  
Seo ◽  
Kim ◽  
Yoo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Disability Assessment ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Social Demographic ◽  
Blood Profiles

Background: The rapid increase in the elderly population in Korea is associated with an expanded burden of health problems. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between frailty and physical disability among Koreans using the frailty index, which was developed to assess health conditions in elderly people. Methods: We included 503 elderly people from the Namgaram-II cohort. We used the Korean version of the Kaigo-Yobo checklist as our frailty assessment tool. For the disability assessment tool, we used the Korean version of the 12-item World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS-12). We fit multiple linear regression models for men and women for each section. Our models also included variables for musculoskeletal diseases that are known to be associated with frailty, such as sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and radiologic knee osteoarthritis. Results: After correcting for social demographic characteristics, blood profiles, high blood pressure, and diabetes, the Kaigo-Yobo results showed a significant difference in frailty between men (1.53 ± 0.74) and women (2.60 ± 0.77), and WHODAS-12 also showed a significant difference between men (6.59 ± 5.08) and women (15.99 ± 5.70). After correcting for social demographic characteristics, blood profiles, high blood pressure, and diabetes, Kaigo-Yobo and WHODAS-12 were significantly associated with each other among both men (β = 2.667) and women (β = 3.200) (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The study results show an association between frailty and disability among elderly people in rural areas. Therefore, prevention should occur at the pre-frailty stage of a person’s life to prevent further disability. Also, disability welfare programs should be provided to elderly people who present with frailty.

scholarly journals Health Situation of Elderly People at Slum Area in Sylhet City

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Biback Das
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Financial Condition ◽  
The People ◽  
Health Situation ◽  
Slum Areas

The research is carried out to assess factor affecting the health condition of the elderly people in the slum areas in Sylhet City. This research was quantitative type. In Quantitative approach, primary data were collected and used from the randomly selected elderly people in the Sylhet City slum areas. The secondary data were collected from many articles, documents, newspaper, magazine etc. By analyzing the survey data, it is illustrated that the slum dwellers are deprived from the basic needs. Meanwhile, elderly people can‟t fulfill their medical treatment due to their financial condition because of their work incompatibility. This study identifies the factor affecting health condition such as financial condition, lack of knowledge about proper medical facilities, communication gap between the authority and patient, unemployment, and so on. These factors also affect their health situation. Many diseases like asthma, heart disease are occurred. This study also mentions about the livelihood of slum people are so poor in condition. Due to financial condition, aged people can‟t take their proper treatment and their family member can‟t afford it. This study also understands that the people from slum areas are getting concerned about their medical care. They are easily going to the hospital and take their service because of low pricing. On the other hand, people are meanwhile stopped their treatment of financial situation. This study finds the health situation of elderly people at slum areas in metropolitan city and their consciousness.

scholarly journals Situação Existencial do Idoso de Classe Média

2005 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivalina Porto
Keyword(s):  
Social Class ◽  
Middle Class ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Social Values ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Family

Resumo: O artigo faz uma reflexão sobre os dados coletados na pesquisa que analisou os aspectos biopsicossociais do idoso de classe média. A análise de conteúdo das respostas da entrevista permitiu inferir como vivem os idosos sujeitos do estudo e propor ações com vistas a uma mudança de atitudes, valores familiares e sociais com respeito à velhice. Palavras-chave: Idoso. Classe Social. Situação Existencial. Aconselhamento. Abstract: The article shows a reflection about the collected data in a search which analyzed the biopsychosocial aspects of the elderly in middle class. Analyzing the content of the interview’s answers is possible to perceive how “taught elderly” live. Suggesting actions in order to change the attitudes, the family and social values concerning old age. Keywords: Elderly People. Social Class. Advisement. Existential Situation.

scholarly journals Nutritional status of elderly participants of the Hiperdia system: socio-demographic characteristics and blood pressure

Rev Rene ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 746
Author(s):  
Raquel Cristina Luis Mincoff ◽  
Rose Mari Bennemann ◽  
Mayra Costa Martins
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
The Body ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Gender

Objective: to analyze the socio-demographic characteristics and stages of blood pressure associated to the nutritional status of elderly hypertensive patients included in the System of Registration and Monitoring of Hypertensive and Diabetic patient sin a Basic Health Unit. Methods: cross-sectional study with primary and secondary data collection. The nutritional status was evaluated through the body mass index and analyzed, according to socio-demographic characteristics and stages of blood pressure. To analyze the data, the chi-square test was used. Results: 250 elderly (63.6% women) were evaluated. Statistically significant association was observed between nutritional status and gender (p = 0.008), age group (p = 0.05) andstage of hypertension: optimal, normal and hypertension 1. Conclusion: the elderly assisted by the service require constant nutritional and blood pressure re-evaluation provided by the health team. 

HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN KELUARGA, PENGETAHUAN, DENGAN KEAKTIFAN LANJUT USIA (Lansia) MENGIKUTI KEGIATAN POSYANDU LANSIA DI WILAYAH PUSKESMAS GADING SURABAYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
NINDY VARA MEIGIA
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bivariate Data ◽  
Quality Regulation ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Minimum Standards Service is basic service quality regulation that is entitled to be obtained by every citizen. Elderly people must obtain 100% health services. Various factors can lead to low visits to the elderly posyandu in the Gading Puskesmas area in 2017. Objective: to find out the relationship between family support, knowledge, and elderly activities in the elderly posyandu in Gading Surabaya puskesmas. Method: The type of research is observational analytic with a cross-sectional design. Data processing and analysis is done by univariate and bivariate. Data collection techniques by conducting simple random sampling with a sample of 94 elderly people. Location and time of research from December 2018 at the posyandu in the Gading Surabaya health center area. Results: There is a significant value of 0,000 <0,05, so it can be concluded is have a relationship with family support, knowledge of elderly with activity following the elderly posyandu at Gading Surabaya health center

Forms of physical activity of the elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-228
Author(s):  
Piotr Czarnecki ◽  
◽  
Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz ◽  
Lidia Perenc ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Polish Society ◽  
Central Statistical ◽  
Key Phrases ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Physical activity is known to be an important factor influencing health throughout human life. This issue has become crucial for public health due to the aging of the population in both developed and developing countries. Aim. is to present a literature review on the forms of physical activity undertaken by the elderly, as well as on issues related to physical activity and the population aging. Material and methods. The study was prepared on the basis of a review of Polish and foreign literature. The following databases and data sources were used: EBSCO, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. An additional source of data were the websites of the Central Statistical Office. Strictly defined key phrases were used during the collection of literature. The work has been divided into thematic subsections on the aging of the society, the impact of physical activity on health and the main topic, i.e. forms of physical activity selected by the elderly. Analysis of the literature. The number of elderly people in Polish society has increased by almost 3.7 million over three decades. Therefore, an important topic is prophylaxis aimed at increasing the number of days in good health, largely covering the broadly understood activation of the elderly. The available data indicate that only 12% of elderly people undertake physical activity once a week. The most common form of spending free time actively is walking (as many as 73% of people in this population declare this form of physical activity in one of the presented studies). Conclusion. Organized forms of physical activity are undertaken much less frequently by the analyzed age group mainly due to financial limitations and limited availability of sports infrastructure.

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