Comparative Study on Emotional Disorders and Dietary Habits among the Geriatric Population in Old Age Home and In Community of Urban Chidambaram
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 5
Abstract
Abstract: Because of modernization, obligation of the younger generation towards older generation is being eroded and so old people move to old age home. Dietary habits of the elderly also differ from younger generation. Present study is done 1) To assess the emotional disturbances in Geriatric population 2) To assess the dietary practices in Geriatric population 3) To compare the emotional problems and dietary practices among Geriatric population in old age home and community. A comparative descriptive study was done in a study population of elderly people in old age home and the community. Through non probability purposive sampling technique 13 elderly people were selected from old age home and 25 from the urban field practice area, Chidambaram. GDS -15 (geriatric depression scale) was used to measure depression. Anxiety scale used was a liker four point scale. Data were entered in Excel sheet and analyses through SPSS package by non-parametric statistical analysis. 42.1% were found to be suggestive of depression, 34.2% of the respondents showed severe anxiety. Females were more prone to anxiety than males. Elders with low educational status were more prone to depression. People living in old age home were more malnourished than those who were living in the community.
Authors and Affiliations
Selva Meena M, Aravind G
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP476020
- DOI -
- Views 44
- Downloads 0
Correlation of HbA1c Levels with Clinical Profile and Infarct Size in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke
Abstract: Stroke is the second leading causes of death worldwide and one of the leading causes of disability. The most common cause of stroke is represented by cerebral ischemia and approximately 80% of strokes are due t...
Comparison of Therapeutic Efficacy of Intravitreal Bevacizumab plus Macular Laser versus Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide plus Macular Laser in Primary Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema
Abstract:To compare the efficacy of intravitreal bevacizumab and macular laser vis-a-vis intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide and macular laser in primary treatment for diabetic macular edema. Randomised, prospective, co...
Hysteroscopic Appearance of Endometrial Hyperplasia in Patients Presenting with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
To study the hysteroscopic appearance of endometrial hyperplasia in women with subsequently confirmed diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia on HPE. This study was done in department of obstetrics and gynecology at SMS med...
Study of Etiology and Prevalence of Non-Adherence to Treatment in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Referring to Gastroenterology Clinic of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ahvaz and Private Gastroenterology Clinics in 2016
Abstract:This study was conducted to determine etiology and prevalence of non-adherence to treatment in patients with inflammatory bowel disease referred to the gastroenterology clinic of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ahvaz...
Study of Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Parturients with Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid at Term Gestation – Role of Intrapartum Amnio Infusion
Passage of meconium in utero is a dangerous sign for fetal outcome which influence the decision as well as the mode of delivery.Amnio infusion to dilute this meconium and prevent decelerations and hasten the progress of...