An epidemiological study of impairment in activities of daily living among geriatric population in Mehrauli area of South Delhi.

IF 1 Q4 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Shubham Vivekanand Chawale, Sanjeev Kumar Rasania, Manish Kumar Goel, Prerna Kukreti
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Abstract

Background: Ageing poses significant health challenges, with rising life expectancy leading to increased disability among the elderly. Impairment in Activities of Daily Living (ADL), essential for self-care and independence, burdens caregivers as well as healthcare systems. It is a major concern for policymakers all around the world.

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of ADL impairment among the geriatric population in Mehrauli, South Delhi, and to study the various factors associated with it.

Methods: A community-based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in Mehrauli, South Delhi, from November 2022 to February 2024. Data were collected from 338 participants using a semi-structured interview schedule. ADL impairment was assessed using the Katz Index.

Results: The prevalence of ADL impairment was 8.9%. Most participants were aged 60-69 years (74.6%) with a mean age of 66.28 ± 7.12 years. Females constituted 53.3% of the sample. Significant associations were observed between ADL impairment and age group, as well as the presence of chronic illness (P < 0.05).

Conclusion: Chronic morbidity is a key determinant of ADL impairment and disability among the elderly. With the increasing elderly population, addressing chronic morbidity is essential to reduce the burden of disability and unmet needs. Timely interventions targeting chronic conditions are critical to improving the quality of life for older adults.

南德里Mehrauli地区老年人日常生活活动障碍的流行病学研究。
背景:老龄化对健康构成重大挑战,预期寿命延长导致老年人残疾增加。日常生活活动障碍(ADL)对自我照顾和独立至关重要,给照顾者和卫生保健系统带来了负担。这是世界各地政策制定者关注的一个主要问题。目的:了解南德里Mehrauli地区老年人群中ADL功能障碍的患病率,并研究与之相关的各种因素。方法:于2022年11月至2024年2月在南德里的Mehrauli进行了一项基于社区的分析横断面研究。使用半结构化访谈时间表从338名参与者中收集数据。使用Katz指数评估ADL损伤。结果:ADL功能障碍患病率为8.9%。大多数参与者年龄为60-69岁(74.6%),平均年龄为66.28±7.12岁。女性占样本的53.3%。ADL功能障碍与年龄、慢性疾病的存在有显著相关性(P < 0.05)。结论:慢性发病率是老年人ADL功能受损和残疾的关键决定因素。随着老年人口的增加,解决慢性发病率问题对于减轻残疾负担和未满足的需求至关重要。针对慢性病的及时干预措施对于改善老年人的生活质量至关重要。
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