Suitable Home Environment for Elderly People in Colombo, Sri Lanka

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2021-12-08 DOI:10.1080/26892618.2021.2001708

R. Ariyawansa, M. Perera, H. E. S. Priyanka

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Abstract

Abstract This article discusses suitable home environments required for safe and convenient living of elderly people in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where a growing aging population is a serious concern. The literature records a rapid rise in population over 65 years in Sri Lanka, from 9.4% in 2015 to 21% by 2045 to 35.6% by 2100. Sri Lankan culture values home as a place of memories that connects family members with others. However, as families are structurally and functionally changed, a lack of safe and convenient features and facilities in houses has emerged as a severe problem for elders. This study adopted a questionnaire survey and observations of home environments to collect primary data from a convenience sample of 100 elders. Five in-depth interviews were also done. Results show that 92% of elders are in poor health conditions. Only 37% of elders are satisfied with their home environments. Suitable home facilities are not available in more than 50% of homes owned by elders. As most elders indicated a strong desire to stay in their own homes, the housing market and the relevant authorities have to implement suitable policies and strategies in the supply of houses to ensure suitable home environments for safe and convenient living for elderly people.

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斯里兰卡，科伦坡，适合长者的家居环境

摘要本文讨论了斯里兰卡科伦坡老年人安全便捷生活所需的适宜家庭环境，该国人口老龄化日益严重。文献记录了65岁以上人口的迅速增长从2015年的9.4%到2045年的21%到2100年的35.6%。斯里兰卡文化将家视为一个将家庭成员与他人联系在一起的记忆之地。然而，随着家庭结构和功能的变化，房屋缺乏安全方便的功能和设施已成为老年人面临的一个严重问题。本研究采用问卷调查和家庭环境观察，从100名老年人的便利样本中收集初步数据。还进行了五次深入访谈。结果显示，92%的老年人健康状况不佳。只有37%的老年人对自己的家庭环境感到满意。超过50%的老人家没有合适的家居设施。由于大多数长者都表示强烈希望入住自己的居所，房屋市场和有关当局必须在房屋供应方面实施适当的政策和策略，以确保为长者提供合适的家居环境，让他们能够安全方便地居住。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

CiteScore

31.40

自引率

1.10%

发文量

312

审稿时长

2 months

期刊介绍： Accounts of Chemical Research presents short, concise and critical articles offering easy-to-read overviews of basic research and applications in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry. These short reviews focus on research from the author’s own laboratory and are designed to teach the reader about a research project. In addition, Accounts of Chemical Research publishes commentaries that give an informed opinion on a current research problem. Special Issues online are devoted to a single topic of unusual activity and significance. Accounts of Chemical Research replaces the traditional article abstract with an article "Conspectus." These entries synopsize the research affording the reader a closer look at the content and significance of an article. Through this provision of a more detailed description of the article contents, the Conspectus enhances the article's discoverability by search engines and the exposure for the research.