A Study on Activities of Daily Living Among Elderly in a Rural Population of Tamilnadu
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 4
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Abstract BACKGROUND: India is the land of most rapidly ageing population (aged 60 years and above) in the developing world. This phenomenon is marked by a series of social, cultural and economic implications due to a greater prevalence of morbidity and functional disability in this age group. The objective of the study is to assess Activities of Daily Living among elderly in a rural population. METHODOLOGY: The study was a population based cross sectional study conducted among 450 elderly subjects from 60 years and above residing in Poonamallee block of Thiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu. Data regarding activities of daily living was assessed using Katz scale. Informed consent was obtained from all the participants. The ethical clearance was obtained from institutional ethics committee. RESULTS: Majority of the study subjects were elderly females 274 (60.9%). Large proportion of elders 222 (49.3%) were in the age group 60-65 years. Large proportion of elders 269 (59.7%) were illiterate. Majority of the elderly 356 (79.1%) were unemployed. The prevalence of dependence for all activities of daily living was almost similar for males (5.7%) and females (5.5%). Difference in prevalence was found to be statistically not significant (p=0.92) CONCLUSION: There should be a proper support from all sections towards the elderly. The community must be encouraged to let elderly participate in different activities, which will reduce dependence on others.
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S. Suganathan Soundararajan
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- EP ID EP312312
- DOI 10.26727/NJRCM.2017.6.4.326-30
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