Assessment of level of cognition and their relation with functional status among geriatric population in Raipur city, Chhattisgarh, India

Naushad, Md. Alam; Bhawnani, Dhiraj; Verma, Nirmal; Umate, Laxmikant

doi:10.53553/jch.v06i02.004

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“…This difference could be attributed to each country's average life expectancy and the age distribution by groups. In developed countries, people aged 65 years and above are classified as elderly [29,30], while in Vietnam and many other developing and under-developed countries, people above 60 years of age are classified as elderly [31].…”

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The Health-Seeking Behavior of the Elderly with Non-Communicable Diseases in Coastal Areas of Vietnam

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This study aimed to analyze the utilization of health care facilities and the health-seeking behavior of elderly people with non-communicable diseases and find the factors that affect them. A cross-sectional study was conducted in seven coastal areas of the Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam, using a sample of 370 elderly people aged over 60 years. Chi-square and multiple logistic regression analyses were used to examine the factors associated with the utilization of health care services. The participants’ average age was 69.70 (SD), and 18% of them reported having ≥ two non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The results of the study showed that 69.8% of the total participants exhibited health-seeking behaviors. The findings also revealed that elderly people living alone, and those with an average or above-average income, had higher utilization of health care services. Participants with multiple NCDs exhibited more health-seeking behaviors than those with only one (OR: 9.24, 95% CI: 2.66–32.15, p = <0.001). The presence of health insurance and the need for health care counseling were also relevant ([OR: 4.16, 95% CI: 1.30–13.31, p = 0.016], [OR: 3.91, 95% CI: 2.04–7.49, p < 0.001], respectively). Health-seeking behavior is one of the most important positive implications for the aged population, as it encompasses one’s physical, mental, and psychological wellbeing. Future studies can aim at gaining an in-depth understanding of the same results, helping improve the health-seeking behavior of elderly people, and enhancing their quality of life.

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“…Along with the unprecedented aging population, the health profile is also changing (Agarwal et al, 2016). In India, 95 percent of older persons suffer from at least one disease (Karmakar et al, 2014; Naushad et al, 2016). NCDs are major diseases among older populations, and this disease burden has also increased over the years.…”

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Assessing the Adequacy of Health Facilities for the Aging Population in Indian Cities

Anil Kumar,

Sarif,

Barman

2024

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Objectives: The healthcare system in India is struggling to meet the needs of the current population, and the rising aging population is likely to exacerbate this problem. Therefore, this study tried to investigate the distribution of the older population's access to improved health facilities in Indian cities. Methods: The study uses data from the 2011 Census of India, which is the latest census round. An index was developed to understand the available health facilities, and a geospatial approach was adopted to understand the aging pattern and access to health facilities across Indian cities. Results: Despite similar aging scenarios, health infrastructure was not equally distributed across cities. The study revealed that advanced health facilities were more concentrated in specific pockets, particularly in metropolitan cities, while smaller cities lacked good health facilities and were not easily accessible. Discussion: The results highlight the infrastructure gap in Indian cities, which poses a significant challenge in achieving healthy aging.

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Assessment of level of cognition and their relation with functional status among geriatric population in Raipur city, Chhattisgarh, India

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The Health-Seeking Behavior of the Elderly with Non-Communicable Diseases in Coastal Areas of Vietnam

The Health-Seeking Behavior of the Elderly with Non-Communicable Diseases in Coastal Areas of Vietnam

Assessing the Adequacy of Health Facilities for the Aging Population in Indian Cities

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