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
Abstract
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.
Authors and Affiliations
S. Suganathan Soundararajan
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP312312
- DOI 10.26727/NJRCM.2017.6.4.326-30
- Views 109
- Downloads 0
Evaluation of workshop on communication skills for Health Care Providers in Pondicherry
Background: Communication skills for health care providers are vital because it predicts quality of care and patient outcome. We planned to impart training to Health Care Providers in the primary care settings as a learn...
Attitude and Awareness of DOT Providers about TB in Tuberculosis Unit Patiala
Introduction: The Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP), based on the DOTS strategy, began as a pilot in 1993 and was launched as a National Program in 1997. The entire country was covered under DOTS by 2...
Prevalence and Correlates of Low PEFR among non-smoking tribal adults of Kandhamal district in Odisha: a cross sectional field study
Introduction: The primary cause of obstructive lung disease is tobacco smoke. However, this disease is more than a “smoker’s cough”. This study was conducted with the objective to estimate the prevalence of various risk...
A Study on Activities of Daily Living Among Elderly in a Rural Population of Tamilnadu
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 gr...
A study of hospitalized cases of gastroenteritis at a teaching institute in Maharashtra,India.
Context: Acute gastrointestinal illnesses are amongst the most common diseases worldwide: ranging from mild annoyances to devastating, dehydrating illnesses that can kill within hours. Studies on gastroenteritis involvin...