Morbidity pattern among geriatric population in urban field practice area of district of Maharashtra: a cross sectional study

Jain, Swapnil; Kaware, Alka C.; Doibale, Mohan K.; Shaikh, Shabana; Bk, Radhey; Mathurkar, Madhuri P.

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20160444

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“…A significant association was found between age and these morbidities. Similar results were found in a study done by Swapnil Jain et al 16 in which cataract, hearing impairment and dental problems were significantly associated with the age of the study subjects. Similar findings were also observed in the studies done by Shraddha K et al 17 and JP Singh et al 18 The type of occupation that an individual is involved in has a major bearing on the health.…”

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Morbidity Pattern among the Geriatric Population in an Urban Area of Davangere, Karnataka

Dhar

Gs²,

Kashyap³

2022

Natl J Community Med

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Background: According to census 2011 the elderly population aged 60 years and above accounts for 8% of the total population and is projected to rise to 12.4% by the year 2026. The elderly are one of the most vulnerable and high-risk groups in terms of health status and hence their health-related problems need to be assessed and addressed accordingly. Objective: To study the morbidity pattern among the geriatric population in the urban field practice area of JJM Medical college Davangere. Methods: It was a community based cross sectional study which was conducted in the urban field practice area of JJM Medical College Davangere. The total study subjects were 440 individuals aged 60 years and above. Data was collected using a predesigned, pre-tested and semi- structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed by using MS Excel and Open-Epi Info software version 2.2. Results: The study revealed that the some of the common morbidities among the geriatric subjects were the disorders of the musculoskeletal system (71.4%), eye and adnexa (49.7%), oral cavity (32.9%), endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disorders (32.9%) etc. Conclusion: In this study a significant association was found between some of the morbidities and socio demographic determinants like age, occupation and religion.

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Morbidity Pattern among the Geriatric Population in an Urban Area of Davangere, Karnataka

Dhar

Gs²,

Kashyap³

2022

Natl J Community Med

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“…Recent studies show that approximately 8% of the elderly have at least one chronic disease that makes them at risk for disability and death (2). Nearly 40% of the elderly living in the community also experience some kinds of limitations due to chronic diseases like diabetes (3,4). One of the most debilitating diseases common among elderly is diabetes, which imposes enormous costs to the governments throughout the world (5).…”

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Determinants of quality of life among elderly patients with type 2 diabetes in northwest of iran: based on problem areas in diabetes

2022

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BackgroundDiabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, leading to damage to various organs of the patients and a reduction of their life expectancy and quality of life (QOL). The aim of this study was to explore the determinants of the QOL based on the Problem Areas in Diabetes (PAID).MethodsThis cross-sectional study was carried out in an Iranian diabetic clinic in Ardabil. The PAID, the short form health survey (SF-12), and the sociodemographic questionnaire were all employed. Using the census sample method, 266 elderly people with type 2 diabetes from the lone diabetic clinic at Ardabil took part in this study. One-way ANOVA, t-test, one-sample Kolmogorov–Smirnov test, and multiple regression were used to analyze the data.ResultsData analysis showed that there was a statistically negative significant relationship between the QOL dimensions and the triple domains of PAID (p < 0.01). In the final model of the predictors of the QOL, treatment barriers, psychological distress related to diabetes management, the type of treatment, age, and the duration of diabetes were statistically significant predictors of the QOL dimensions (p>0.05).ConclusionIndividual characteristics and factors connected to health services should be prioritized in any intervention program aimed at improving the QOL of elderly patients with diabetes. Psychological distress should be considered in addition to regular physician visits.

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“…According to World health statistics 2014, globally around 11% of the population is above 60 years of age, and 8% of population is above 60 years of age in India. 2 However, a person >60 years is referred to as 'elderly' in India. Now India has acquired the label of 'an aging nation' with the contribution of elderly population to demographic figures increasing day by day.…”

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An assessment of functional limitations and its relation to morbidity pattern among the elderly residing in urban area, Kerala, India

Pillai

Francis

Kartha

et al. 2021

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Ageing is an inevitable process and a person aged 60 years or above is often referred to as ‘elderly’. Older age is characterized by emergence of several complex health states that tend to occur only later in life and that do not fall into discrete disease categories. These are commonly called as geriatric syndromes. The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of functional limitations among the elderly and to determine the association between functional limitations and morbidity pattern among the elderly residing in urban area in Ernakulam district, Kerala.Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 302 elderly participants by using cluster sampling technique in two urban areas of Ernakulam. The structured questionnaire included socio-demographic details, diagnosed morbidities and modified Barthel index to assess functional limitations.Results: The overall prevalence of functional limitations was 22.4% among the elderly. Functional limitations were significantly associated with acid peptic diseases, constipation, kidney disorder, urinary tract infection, arthritis/joint pain, visual impairment, senile deafness and edentulous mouth.Conclusions: In our study 22.4% of the elderly had some form of functional limitations in terms of difficulties in performing basic ADL. Association of functional limitations and different type of morbidities were found in acid peptic diseases, constipation, kidney disorder, urinary tract infection, arthritis/joint pain, visual impairment, senile deafness showed statistically significant. Individuals who had edentulous mouth was also found to be statistically significant.

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Morbidity pattern among geriatric population in urban field practice area of district of Maharashtra: a cross sectional study

Cited by 8 publications

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Morbidity Pattern among the Geriatric Population in an Urban Area of Davangere, Karnataka

Morbidity Pattern among the Geriatric Population in an Urban Area of Davangere, Karnataka

Determinants of quality of life among elderly patients with type 2 diabetes in northwest of iran: based on problem areas in diabetes

An assessment of functional limitations and its relation to morbidity pattern among the elderly residing in urban area, Kerala, India

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