Determinants of Quality of life of Elderly in A Rural Population Of Kerala, India
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Background : Quality of life is a subjective and multidimensional concept. The trend towards population aging continues, but greater longevity does not translate into good quality of life. Good planning, policy making and action will be based on the determinants of quality of life. Objective: To find out the factors which determine the quality of life of elderly in a rural population. Methods: A community based cross sectional study done at Njarackal Panchayath in Ernakulam District of Kerala State, India on 200 persons above 60 years. Face to face interview done using SF-36v2 Malayalam questionnaire. Assessment of quality of life performed using Quality Metric Outcomes Scoring software 4.0. Using SPSS, univariate analysis performed to find out sociodemographic determinants of Quality of Life. Regression analysis done to predict factors which determine Quality of Life. Results : Presence of current health problems, age group >70 years and low level of education are predictors of poor Physical Component while current health problems, no income security and female sex are predictors of poor Mental Component of Quality of Life. Conclusion: Presence of current health problems, no guaranteed income security and low educational level are modifiable and so measures taken to prevent these will improve Quality of Life.
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Sobha George, K Leelamoni, Nimitha Paul
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