Aging in Nepal

Chalise, Hom Nath

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“…Studies show older persons have a low immune system and are vulnerable to different types of diseases with increasing age (Chalise & Rosenberg, 2020). In the Nepali culture, children are considered insurance for old age, and norms of filial responsibility are an important factor behind inter generational relationships (Chalise et al, 2007;Chalise, 2010, Chalise, 2021, Chalise et al, 2022. This is a descriptive but first study that focuses on social and health issues of the Dalit elderly in Nepal.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The growth rate of the elderly population was faster than the growth rate of the total population in Nepal (Chalise, 2020). This indicates that the number of elderly populations will double in the coming 22 years (Chalise, 2021). Increasing life expectancy or increasing the older population can be seen as a success story for public health policies and socioeconomic development, but on the other hand, it also challenges society to provide the necessary care and maintain an optimal quality of life for an increasing number of the older population .…”

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confidence: 94%

“…Loneliness might be due to the feeling of being neglected and very little communication with family members (Chalise et al, 2007b). Loneliness is thought to be the result of many factors, including health, social and psychological conditions (Chalise, 2021). These studies show a big societal burden of addressing the needs of the elderly who are suffering from loneliness.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Taking care of older people is considered the responsibility of children in Nepal (Chalise et al, 2022;Malakar & Chalise, 2019). Matridevo Bhava and Pitridevo Bhava were traditional norms and values systems prevailing in Nepali society (Chalise, 2006, Chalise, 2021, Chalise et al, 2022. A majority of older people in Nepal tend to work in informal sectors.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Aging research in Nepal is still in its infancy (Chalise & Brightman, 2006;Chalise, 2021). Elderly people are the nation's property and dignity.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Being Old in Dalit Community: A Study from Bajhang Nepal

Pandit¹,

Chalise

2023

KMC J.

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Dalit is a name for people belonging to the lowest stratum castes in Nepal and India, previously characterized as untouchable but now this discrimination is illegal. This study examines the socio-economic and health status of older Dalits living in the Jaya Prithvi Municipality of Bajhang district, Nepal. The source of data for this study is based on the 381 primary data collected from the face-to-face field survey carried out in 2021. This study found more than half of respondents were residing with their son/daughter-in-law (53.2%). Elderly living with a spouse only was quite high (37.4%) than in other studies from Nepal. It shows the emerging trend of living arrangements slightly different than previous other studies of the Nepalese elderly. Out of the total respondents, nearly 95 percent have at least one health problem. More than 90 percent of respondents have feelings of loneliness (92.1%) and depression (94.7%). Further, more than half of the respondents (59.4%) feel that they are not cared for by their family members and nearly two-thirds (65.7%) have feelings of insecurity. Local governments and stakeholders, including public health officials, should start health promotion programmes and awareness activities focusing on Dalits older people so that older people can live dignified lives in their later years.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 94%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Aging research in Nepal is still in its infancy (Chalise & Brightman, 2006;Chalise, 2021). Elderly people are the nation's property and dignity.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Being Old in Dalit Community: A Study from Bajhang Nepal

Pandit¹,

Chalise

2023

KMC J.

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Internal and International Migration and the Mental Health of “Left-Behind” Older Parents

Thapa

Visentin

Kornhaber

et al. 2023

International Migration Review

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Despite evidence of the impact of adult children's migration on left-behind older parents, the comparison of left-behind older parents’ mental health and psychological well-being between internal and international migration is limited. This article examines how the relationship between adult children's migration and parent's mental health differs according to the migrant's destination — only internal migration, only international migration, or hybrid migration (at least one child who migrated internally and at least one child who migrated internationally). Drawing on a 2019 cross-sectional population-based survey of 697 left-behind older adults (≥ 60 years) in Nepal, we assessed the mental health of older parents, using the 21-item Depression Anxiety Stress Scales and a range of socio-demographic, health, lifestyle, and child-related characteristics. Multilevel mixed-method linear regression was performed to examine the effect of adult children's migration on left-behind older parents’ depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms. Results showed that parents whose children had all migrated internationally were at higher risk of mental health problems, particularly anxiety and stress, compared to parents whose children had all migrated internally. Older parents from the hybrid group (having both internal and international migrant adult children) had higher levels of anxiety, compared to parents whose children had all migrated internally, with no significant difference in depression and stress symptoms. Further, mothers of internationally migrated children were at higher risk of mental health symptoms than fathers. Interventions aiming to improve left-behind older parents’ mental health and psychological well-being should specifically target parents whose children have migrated internationally.

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Aging Trend and Pattern in Nepal

Chalise

2024

J. Tikapur Mult. Campus

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Population aging is taking place rapidly in Nepal. The purpose of this article is to present the aging situation in Nepal. Data from different published sources are used in this article. There are 29.1 million older people in Nepal as of the 2021 census. The proportion of older people 60 years and older reached 10.12 percent of the total population. The older population growth rate is 3.29%. The proportion of older people increased by 38% in the last decade. Mountain and Hill have a higher proportion of older people while Terai has a slightly low. The proportion of older people living in rural areas is higher than in urban areas. Gandaki, Koshi, and Bagmati provinces have a higher proportion of older people compared to the national average. On the other hand, Madhesh, Lumbini, Sudurpashchim and Karnali provinces have a lower proportion of older people. Understanding these geographical variations through the National level study is necessary. Such a study can aid in formulating targeted policies and services to cater to the specific needs of older populations in each area. By taking proper actions through policies, Nepal can ensure that its aging population continues to live healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives.

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Aging in Nepal

Cited by 9 publications

References 28 publications

Being Old in Dalit Community: A Study from Bajhang Nepal

Being Old in Dalit Community: A Study from Bajhang Nepal

Internal and International Migration and the Mental Health of “Left-Behind” Older Parents

Aging Trend and Pattern in Nepal

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