Geriatric Population In Rural Area Research Articles

Prevalence of Malnutrition and Morbidity Pattern among Neglected Geriatric Population in Rural Area of Ondo State, Southwest, Nigeria

Prevalence of Malnutrition and Morbidity Pattern among Neglected Geriatric Population in Rural Area of Ondo State, Southwest, Nigeria

Health seeking behaviour of geriatric population in rural area of Puducherry: a community based cross sectional study

Background: Population ageing is a great concern for the health sector. The health-seeking behaviour of elderly individuals can help in ascertaining their needs and priorities to develop appropriate policies for their care and avert disease progression. Objective was to assess health seeking behaviour of the elderly residing in rural Puducherry.Methods: A community based cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among the geriatric population residing in selected areas of rural Puducherry. Interviews using semi-structured pretested proforma were conducted for capturing information on health seeking behaviour.Results: Out of the total study participants, 403 (64.8%) were suffering from chronic illness. Around 81.1% of them were seeking treatment. Majority of the elders (97.9%) preferred Allopathy system for their chronic illness.Conclusions: Awareness among the elderly population is imperative and can be done by regular medical check-ups by ensuring early detection of the chronic diseases and curtail complications.

Socio-demographic and morbidity pattern of geriatric population in rural area of Puducherry: a community based cross sectional study

Background: Ageing leads to lower effectiveness of physiological functions accompanied by increase in risk factors for various diseases and on the other hand, the burden of their health problems in on rise. Understanding the morbidity pattern and social determinants of the elderly pave a way to plan and supplement health programs that are need based and locally acceptable. Objective was to assess the socio-demographic determinants and the morbidity pattern among geriatric population of rural Puducherry.Methods: A community based cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among the geriatric population residing in selected areas of rural Puducherry. Interviews using semi-structured pretested proforma were conducted for capturing information on socio-demographic variables and morbidity patterns.Results: Around 71.69% receive social assistance in any form. The most common morbidities present among the study participants were arthritis (31.35%), hypertension (22.66%) and diabetes mellitus (16.59%).Conclusions: There are considerable health problems due to old age among elderly, so regular screening required early in life for ensuring healthy ageing.

Depression and its associated factors among geriatric population in rural area of south Bihar

Background: Depression among elderly has been recognized as one of the major health problems worldwide. However, important life changes that happen as we get older may cause feelings of uneasiness, stress, and sadness.Methods: Community based cross sectional study was conducted among geriatric people (aged above 60 years) residing at rural area of south Bihar. The information regarding sociodemographic characteristics, dietary habits, current working status, any morbid condition and source of income were collected. The level of depression was assessed by using geriatric depression scale short form (GDS SF)-15.Results: The prevalence of depression was 54.6%. Depression was strongly associated with female gender, single status of participants, financial dependent on others and medical illness, which was statistically significant.Conclusions: Depression in geriatric people became a major public health problem in urban as well as rural population. So, there is an urgent need for feasible intervention for geriatric population by the government and health care professional to improve their quality of life and to strengthen the systems for their support.

A cross sectional study on morbidity profile among geriatric population in a rural area in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu

Objective: The present study was done to assess the morbidity profile of the elderly population in rural field practice area, Sripuram (RHTC) of Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital and also to study the association between certain socio - demographic and economic determinants with the morbidities. Results: Overall prevalence of the geriatric morbidity was 277 (92.3%) with 95% CI of 88.7 – 94.9. The highest morbidity was found with diabetes 118(39.3%) followed by Musculoskeletal problems 112 (37.3%), Hypertension 107 (35.7%). The association between certain demographic characteristics like age, occupation, marital status and Some of the socio-economic characteristics like socio economic status, type of family and source of income were observed to be statistically significant with the geriatric morbidities. Conclusion: The present study gives the morbidity pattern prevalent among geriatric population in rural area and it also marks the need for the elderly people to be educated regarding their health problems and importance of regular treatment and follow up.

A Comparative Study on Morbidity Status of Geriatric with Pre Geriatric Population in Rural Area, Tamil Nadu

A Comparative Study on Morbidity Status of Geriatric with Pre Geriatric Population in Rural Area, Tamil Nadu

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypertension among Geriatric Population in Rural Area of Katihar, Bihar

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypertension among Geriatric Population in Rural Area of Katihar, Bihar

Prevalence of depression and factors associated with it in geriatric population in rural area of Vadodara, Gujarat

Background: Geriatric depression is becoming a global public health problem causing considerable morbidity and disability. This problem is also increasing in India but still not sufficient work has been done on depression in many parts of India. This study aimed to find out prevalence of and factors associated with depression in elderly population in Vadodara, Gujarat.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was performed among 176 participants of more than 60 years of age. Simple random sampling was done to select talukas, villages and participants. Depression was screened by Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS 15). Person with score more than 5 was considered as depressed. Descriptive and bivariate analysis was conducted with the help of SPSS version 11.5 for windows.Results: The overall prevalence of depression in old age was 34.1% but in female it was higher (64.7%) than male (14.81%). Bivariate analysis revealed that gender (OR=10.64, 95% CI: 5.093 – 21.82), p<0.001), lower education (OR=4.167, 95% CI: 1.991 – 8.719, p<0.001) and cognitive impairment (MMSE score) (OR=121.333, 95% CI: 37.384 – 393.79, p<0.001) were independently associated with depression.Conclusions: Gender, lower education and cognitive impairment are some of the factors associated with depression in older population.

Morbidity pattern among the geriatric population in rural area of Haldwani block in Nainital district of Uttarakhand

Background: Health is the single most important determinant of the quality of life among elderly. With advancing age, ill-health becomes a major hindrance for the well-being of the elderly. Thus this study was conducted with the objective to know the morbidity pattern in geriatric population and to identify factors influencing their morbidity status. Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was carried out in rural field practice area of the Department of Community Medicine. 440 geriatric were selected by two stage sampling technique. A pretested semi-structured questionnaire was administered to obtain the data. Data was analyzed using SPSS v 16. Chi-square was used to test the association and p

Study of addiction problems and morbidity among geriatric population in rural area of Aurangabad district

Research Question:What is the addiction problems and morbidity profile pattern of geriatric population in rural area?Objectives:i) To study the morbidity profile of elderly. ii) To study the addiction problems among elderly.Materials and Methods:The present study was carried out at the field practice area of Rural Health and Training Center (RHTC), Paithan of Government Medical College, Aurangabad during the period of September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007. Total elderly population according to the definition at the field practice area of RHTC, Paithan was 3128. Enlisting of the study subjects was done by systematic random sampling by using Loksabha electoral list of 2005. A sample of 20% of total elderly population was taken by including every fifth elderly from the electoral list.Study Design:Cross-sectional studySettings:Field practice area of RHTC, Paithan of Government Medical College, Aurangabad.Participants:Elderly above 60 years of age.Sample Size:625 which was 20% of total elderly at RHTC, Paithan.Statistical Analysis:Chi-square test.Results:a) The study found that the prevalence of addiction among males was 68.34%, the prevalence of various addictions were smoking 29.96%, alcohol 18.18%, tobacco chewing 29.29% and among females, 45.42% elderly females use to chew tobacco. b) Prevalence of cataract was 40.16%, joint pain - 23.04%, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) - 7.52%, senescent forgetfulness - 10.88%, hemorrhoids - 8.64%, benign enlargement of prostate (BEP) - 7.20% in elderly males, hearing impairment - 24.8%, hypertension - 21.6%, diabetes mellitus - 13.92%, and anemia - 8.32%.

A STUDY OF MORBIDITY PROFILE OF GERIATRIC POPULATION IN THE FIELD PRACTICE AREA OF RURAL HEALTH TRAINING CENTRE, PAITHAN OF GOVT. MEDICAL COLLEGE, AURANGABAD

Research Question: What is the morbidity profile pattern of geriatric population in rural area? 2. Objectives : i) To study the morbidity profile of elderly ii) To study the addiction problems among elderly. 3. Study design: Cross - Sectional Study 4. Settings: Field practice area of R.H.T.C, Paithan of Govt. Medical College, Aurangabad. 5. Participants: Elderly above 60 years of age. 6. Sample size: 625 which was 20 % of total elderly at RHTC, Paithan. 7. Statistical analysis: Chi- Square 8. Results: We concluded that the prevalence of Cataract was 40.16 %,joint pain-23.04%, C.O.P.D-7.52%, Senescent forgetfulness-10.88%, hemorrhoids - 8.64%, BEP- 7.20% in elderly males, hearing impairment - 24.8%, hypertension - 21.6% and diabetes mellitus - 13.92%, anemia - 8.32% was present in elderly. Prevalence of addiction among males was 68.34% and among females 45.42% elderly females use to chew tobacco.