The effect of socioeconomic factors on quality of life of elderly in Jaffna district of Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT: Globally, the proportion of the elderly is increasing. In comparison to other Southeast Asian countries, Sri Lanka's population is rapidly aging. The elderly are a vulnerable age group that requires special attention to live a long and healthy life. As, there was a scarcity of data on the elderly's quality of life, studying the level of quality of life and the associated factors of the elderly in the Jaffna district will provide insight into how to plan interventions to improve the elderly's overall well-being in Jaffna District and Sri Lanka as well. The study aimed to determine the quality of life of the elderly in the Jaffna district of Sri Lanka and to study the association of socioeconomic factors with the quality of life. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 813 community-d

SUBMITTER: Santhalingam S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10021859 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature