Chronic Diseases, Depressive Symptoms and Socio-economic Characteristics Among Older Adults in Morocco: A pilot Study on Gender Differences
Journal Title: European Journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology - Year 2020, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: Nowadays, the burden of chronic diseases and functional disabilities in elderly people has increased considerably in Morocco. Was to examine gender differences in self-reported health of the elderly, taking into account socio-economic, demographic and family characteristics. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Marrakech province. A group of 368 individuals aged 60 years or older was selected by a non-probability sampling through face-to-face interviews between March 2017 and June 2018. All participants were recruited from four community health care centers in the districts of Massira, Mhamid, and Daouidiate in Marrakech province. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software-version 16.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: Most elderly had poor socio-economic and health status with women being the most disadvantaged. Elderly women were significantly less educated, had no partner and were financially dependent on their children and relatives. They continued to suffer from depressive symptoms, musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal diseases (p<0.05). According to multivariate logistic regression analysis, marital status [odds ratio (OR)=0.257:0.140-0.472)], occupational status (OR=0.242:0.152-0.384) and number of children (OR=0.399:0.212-0.753), musculoskeletal diseases (OR=2.446:1.372-4.359) and gastrointestinal diseases (OR=2.856:1.392-5.862) were relatively independent predictive variables in elderly women. Conclusion: This gender study explored the socio-economic, nutritional, well-being and psychological status of elderly residents in Morocco. These outcomes indicated the need for health support and institutional involvement for older people with more attention to the well-being of women.
Authors and Affiliations
Abdelhafid Benksim, Rachid Ait-Addi, Elhassania Khalloufi, Aziz Habibi, Mohamed Amine, Mohamed Cherkaoui
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