학술논문
Comparative study of health status among slum and non-slum elderly population in Kadapa Region, South India
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Document Type
Report
Author
Source
Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. February 3, 2014, Vol. 3 Issue 5, p1298, 10 p.
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Language
English
ISSN
2278-4748
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Geriatric health is emerging as a main problem with an increased risk of age-related diseases. In developed nations like US, various studies have shown an increase in the geriatric [...]
AIMS: The study aims to compare the health status of the elderly population residing in slum and non-slum areas in Kadapa region and to find out the association between sociodemographic profile and health status of the elderly population. The community based cross sectional study was conducted on 200 elderly subjects selected from slums (n=100) and non-slums (n=100) using multistage simple random technique. Structural questionnaire was used to collect data. The study showed that the proportion of females 112 (56%) among the elderly population were seen more than males 88 (44%) in both clusters. 52% in slum were illiterate, with per capita income of [less than or equal to] 675INR (44%) with class V (33%) in slum areas compared to the non-slum areas (58%) on Class II and III. Among 200 elderly persons studied, the average illness per person was 4.56. Visual problem due to cataract and refractive errors 144 (72%) and pain in joints 114 (59.5%) was most common morbidity in both slum and non-slums areas followed by gastrointestinal (46%) and dental problems (44%). Other morbidities were hypertension in 84 (42%), genitourinary 50 (25%), dermatological 47 (23.5%) and psychological problems 32 (16%). 49% of the subjects had a normal BMI (18.5-24.99Kg/[m.sup.2]) in slums as compared to 40% of the non-slums having BMI >25Kg/[m.sup.2]. Conclusions: There were no geriatric clinics found in both the areas. Providing social assistance by social organizations and Mobile geriatric clinic services should be provided in both slum and non-slum areas in Kadapa region, south India. KEYWORDS: Ageing, Elderly, slums, morbidity, Health Status, India. KEY MESSAGES: Old age is like a second childhood for our parents so it's our duty to give them love and care, in a same way as they have given us in our childhood.
AIMS: The study aims to compare the health status of the elderly population residing in slum and non-slum areas in Kadapa region and to find out the association between sociodemographic profile and health status of the elderly population. The community based cross sectional study was conducted on 200 elderly subjects selected from slums (n=100) and non-slums (n=100) using multistage simple random technique. Structural questionnaire was used to collect data. The study showed that the proportion of females 112 (56%) among the elderly population were seen more than males 88 (44%) in both clusters. 52% in slum were illiterate, with per capita income of [less than or equal to] 675INR (44%) with class V (33%) in slum areas compared to the non-slum areas (58%) on Class II and III. Among 200 elderly persons studied, the average illness per person was 4.56. Visual problem due to cataract and refractive errors 144 (72%) and pain in joints 114 (59.5%) was most common morbidity in both slum and non-slums areas followed by gastrointestinal (46%) and dental problems (44%). Other morbidities were hypertension in 84 (42%), genitourinary 50 (25%), dermatological 47 (23.5%) and psychological problems 32 (16%). 49% of the subjects had a normal BMI (18.5-24.99Kg/[m.sup.2]) in slums as compared to 40% of the non-slums having BMI >25Kg/[m.sup.2]. Conclusions: There were no geriatric clinics found in both the areas. Providing social assistance by social organizations and Mobile geriatric clinic services should be provided in both slum and non-slum areas in Kadapa region, south India. KEYWORDS: Ageing, Elderly, slums, morbidity, Health Status, India. KEY MESSAGES: Old age is like a second childhood for our parents so it's our duty to give them love and care, in a same way as they have given us in our childhood.