Health seeking behaviour of elderly in rani block, Kamrup (Rural) district, Assam: a community based cross sectional study

Hakmaosa, Annamika; Baruah, Kanika K.; Baruah, Rupali; Hajong, Sudipta

doi:10.5455/2394-6040.ijcmph20150518

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“…It was also observed in the present study that widows/widowers and married people sought more healthcare services for their ailments than older people who were divorced/separated. Consistent with the present study, Hakmaosa et al ,37 in their investigation, concluded that individuals who were married or widowed but living with their children, relatives or other family members reported better healthcare-seeking behaviour than their counterparts. In addition, married individuals are more likely to seek medical care than unmarried and other older people who are financially independent but live alone 35 36 38.…”

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“…In contrast, some previous studies found a negative relationship between age and healthcare-seeking behaviour among older people, suggesting that older people were less inclined to seek treatment when they experienced chronic diseases 35 36. In addition, it is also evident from other studies that age differences in seeking treatment for illness among older people are not statistically significant 8 37…”

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“…The results showed that older people with primary education were less likely to seek healthcare services than those without education, which is consistent with the study of Hakmaosa et al . 37 This discrepancy could be explained by the severity of diseases and the influence of social capital outweighing the effect of education on healthcare-seeking behaviour among older people in slum areas, but this needs further investigation.…”

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Healthcare-seeking behaviour of marginalised older people in urban slums: a cross-sectional survey study in Khulna City, Bangladesh

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ObjectivesThis study aimed to measure healthcare-seeking behaviour and determine its associated factors among older people in the slums of the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) areas of Bangladesh.DesignCross-sectional survey.SettingsFour slums in the KCC areas of Bangladesh.ParticipantsThe participants were selected following a two-stage area probability sampling with the following specifications: they must be aged ≥60 years and must have lived in the slums of KCC for at least 5 consecutive years.Outcome measuresA semistructured interview schedule was administered to determine participants’ healthcare-seeking behaviour, with healthcare-seeking behaviour measured through a dichotomous response of ‘yes’ or ‘no’.Results636 participants were included in the study. Gastrointestinal problems (75.3%) and aches and pains (71.5%) were the two most common health problems among older people in the slums of KCC. Older adults in their 80s had higher adjusted odds of attaining healthcare services (adjusted OR (AOR)=2.028; 95% CI: 1.140 to 3.609; p<0.05) than other older people, while educated older people (AOR=0.664; 95% CI: 0.441 to 1.000; p<0.05) and those with greater satisfaction with domains of life (SDL index; AOR=0.860; 95% CI: 0.811 to 0.912; p<0.01) were less inclined to seek healthcare services than their counterparts. Additionally, widows/widowers (AOR=2.218; 95% CI: 1.080 to 4.556; p<0.05) and married people (AOR=2.750; 95% CI: 1.329 to 5.689; p<0.01) had higher adjusted odds of seeking healthcare services than those who were divorced/separated.ConclusionAge, education, marital status and SDL index were significant predictors for the healthcare-seeking behaviour of older people in KCC slums. Effective strategies need to be implemented to reduce existing access barriers to healthcare services for older people in the slum areas of urban Bangladesh.

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“…Communal connections have attracted a lot of attention by enhancing life quality in geriatric population. (17) According to a study in Assam deficit of socialization in geriatric age group is affiliated with tobacco and alcohol consumption that leads to detrimental results on health (18) Another study associated multimorbidity with dependence in the old age group. (19) Our survey revealed n=165(46%) with hypertension, n=56(16%) with diabetes, orthopedic problems in n=133(38%) whereas obesity was found in n=80(22%).…”

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Multimorbidity and Quality of Life among Geriatric Population of Karachi Pakistan

Danish¹,

Ahmad²,

Fahad³

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Objective: To determine association of quality of life and multimorbidity among geriatric population of Karachi Pakistan Methods: It was a cross sectional study conducted in district of Karachi district using cluster sampling technique. Sample had greater than 60 years of age restricting those with mental disorders, speech disorders or language barriers. Sample size was n=362. Data was collected using WOHQOL-BREF with four domains, social relationships, psychological health, physical health and environment domain. Data was collected by face to face interviews after informed consent keeping information confidential. p-value less than 0.05 was considered significant. For numerical data descriptive analysis was used and categorical data was expressed by frequency and percentages using SPSS version 24. Odds ratio was used to find association of multimorbidty and quality of life Results: Of total n=90 (25%) participants had none or single disease, with multimorbidity in n=272 (75%) participants. Most n=165 (46%) had hypertension, Diabetes was present in n=56 (16%). Bones and joints in n=133 (38%), Obesity in n=80(22%). Most n=144 (40%) rated their life quality as good, n=30 (8.3%) as very good, n=57 (15.5%) rated their quality of life as poor, n=3 (0.8%%) rated it very poor and remaining n=128(35.4%) were in between. Mean scores of Environmental domain had highest score then physical health, psychological domain and least for social domain. When association was seen in multimorbidity and life quality Environment domain displayed significant association with OR: 1.9 ( p value 0.009).In Environment and Social domain majority were found to be satisfied. Conclusion: Significant association was seen between Multimorbidity and Enviornmental domain in Quality of life. Keywords: Multimorbidity, Quality of life, Geriatrics

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“…2 As the life expectancy is increasing, the ageing population is growing at a higher rate leading to a wide range of health problems in them. 3 One of the vulnerable groups are elderly women and ensuring their quality of life and addressing their health care needs is a major challenge ahead.…”

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Morbidity pattern of elderly women of rural North Karnataka: a community based cross-sectional study

Bhat

Yadavannavar

2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: With the increasing life expectancy, the population around the world is growing old at a higher rate. Ensuring their quality of life and addressing their health care needs is a major challenge ahead. Elderly women are more vulnerable and there is a dearth for information regarding their health problems in India. Therefore, this study was undertaken focusing on the health problems of rural elderly women. The objective of the study was to assess the morbidity pattern of rural elderly women.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in the rural field practice area of Shri B M Patil Medical College, Vijayapura from November 2015 to February 2016. A house-to-house survey was done and 200 women aged ≥60 years were included in the study. They were interviewed using pretested and predesigned questionnaire after obtaining informed consent. Information regarding demographic profile, present or past illness, economic history and physical activity of daily living were collected. Analysis was done using SPSS v.16 and data was represented using proportions and percentages.Results: Majority of the participants were illiterate (96.4%). Most (83.6%) of them were financially dependent. Most common chronic illness was arthritis (73.3%) and visual problem (58.8%).Conclusions: Our study reveals majority of the elderly women are suffering from one or multiple chronic illnesses. As a matter of fact, there is an urgent need to develop better health care services for the elderly women residing in rural areas.

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Health seeking behaviour of elderly in rani block, Kamrup (Rural) district, Assam: a community based cross sectional study

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Healthcare-seeking behaviour of marginalised older people in urban slums: a cross-sectional survey study in Khulna City, Bangladesh

Healthcare-seeking behaviour of marginalised older people in urban slums: a cross-sectional survey study in Khulna City, Bangladesh

Multimorbidity and Quality of Life among Geriatric Population of Karachi Pakistan

Morbidity pattern of elderly women of rural North Karnataka: a community based cross-sectional study

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