Factors Associated with Insomnia among Elderly of a Selected Community of Lalitpur

Timalsina, Rekha

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“…16 The present study finding is contrary with the study conducted in Lalitpur District of Nepal which yielded that 79.7% were having physical problems and more common problems were headache, weakness, dizziness and back pain. 17 The present study found that 76.8% of respondents have at least one chronic disease.…”

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Physical and Mental Health Problems among Elderly in Selected Geriatric Homes of Makawanpur District

Bajracharya,

Kharel,

Karkheti

et al. 2023

Nep. J. Health Sci.

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Introduction: With the advancing age, there comes increased risk of medical illness, psychiatric problems and use of medication, all of which may adversely impact on the physical and mental health status of the elderly. Studies investigating physical and mental health problems among elderly in geriatric homes are rare in Nepal. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the physical and mental health problems among elderly of selected geriatric homes of Makawanpur district. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was carried out among the old people of three geriatric homes of Makawanpur district. Data was collected through structured interview schedule consisting of demographic, medical history and social information including geriatric depression scale and geriatric anxiety scale. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 16 using descriptive statics. Result: A total of 84 respondents in the study, 90.2% of the respondents having physical symptoms. Among them pain (90.2%), weakness (26.6%), fatigue (18.3%) were the common symptoms. Furthermore, 76.8% of elderly were having physical health problems and more common problems were hypertension (55.55%), Diabetes (33.33%) and asthma (25.57%). Similarly 36.4% of the respondents had depression and 39% have anxiety. Conclusion: Based on the findings, it is concluded that hypertension, diabetes and asthma were more common physical problems and depression, anxiety were more common mental health problems among old people. Therefore, provision of regular health check-up program for elders can enhance their physical as well as mental health so that complications can be prevented in time.

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Physical and Mental Health Problems among Elderly in Selected Geriatric Homes of Makawanpur District

Bajracharya,

Kharel,

Karkheti

et al. 2023

Nep. J. Health Sci.

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“…A number of studies conducted in Nepal have reported that insomnia is extremely prevalent among the geriatric population. A study conducted in the Lalitpur community disclosed that 40.6% of the elderly had insomnia (Chhantyal & Timalsina, 2017), in contrast, a study conducted in Palpa identified 56.4% of the elderly with insomnia, with medical ailment being a significant factor (Pokharel et al, 2018). In a similar vein, the prevalence of insomnia in the Panchthar district exceeded 50%, with associated factors including drinking tea and coffee before bed, using tobacco and alcohol, and eating too close to bedtime (Subedi, 2010).…”

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Prevalence of Sleep Disorders And Its Association With Socio-Demographic Variables Among Elderly People of Bardiya District, Nepal

Tharu

2023

Voice

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Sleep disorders constitute a substantial public health concern in an ageing society. It encompasses any disruption in the quantity or quality of sleep. This research aims to ascertain the prevalence of sleep disorders and its association with socio-demographic variables among the elderly residing in the Bardiya district of Nepal. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted for the study. This study relies entirely on primary data, and a sample of 60 elderly people from community of Mainapohar-06, Badhaiyatal, Bardiya, Nepal was selected using simple random sampling method. The data were analyzed employing descriptive and inferential statistics through software (SPSS version 21). The findings of the research revealed that 75% of the sixty elderly had sleep disorders, while 25% did not, and 38.3% of them had daily trouble getting off to sleep. Among the various factors; gender, health condition, and educational status have a statistically significant association with sleep disorders. It can be inferred that a majority of the participants experienced sleep disturbances, thereby exposing themselves to more severe physical and mental health consequences.

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Insomnia and Quality of Life in The Elderly: WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOL-OLD Indonesian Version

Bangun

Gondodiputro

Andayani

2020

Kemas

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In Indonesia, the elderly are someone who has reached the age of 60 years old and over. Along with the aging, there will be changes in sleep pattern and awakening process so that insomnia will appear. Insomnia can cause decrease in quality of life. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between insomnia and quality of life in elderly which measured by WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOL-OLD Indonesian version. The quantitative analytical cross-sectional study had been carried out to 60 elderly from 6 public health centers (puskesmas) in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia. This study was conducted from August to November 2019. Insomnia was measured by Insomnia Severity Index and quality of life was measured by WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOL-OLD Indonesian version. The Spearman correlation test was used for data analysis. This study discovered that the proportion of insomnia in the elderly was 36,7%(95%ci:24.5%-48.9%).the correlation coefficient between insomnia and quality of life was -0,386 (WHOQOL-BREF) and -0,302 (WHOQOL-OLD). It can be concluded that the proportion of insomnia in the elderly is high and there is a correlation between insomnia and quality of life even though the correlation is weak.

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Factors Associated with Insomnia among Elderly of a Selected Community of Lalitpur

Cited by 5 publications

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Physical and Mental Health Problems among Elderly in Selected Geriatric Homes of Makawanpur District

Physical and Mental Health Problems among Elderly in Selected Geriatric Homes of Makawanpur District

Prevalence of Sleep Disorders And Its Association With Socio-Demographic Variables Among Elderly People of Bardiya District, Nepal

Insomnia and Quality of Life in The Elderly: WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOL-OLD Indonesian Version

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