Psycho-social problems among older people residing in community of Chitwan, Nepal-A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older people are vulnerable to various psycho-social problems such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, dementia, and loneliness that have profound impact on overall health and their quality of life and higher use of health services. Prevention and treatment of psychological problems in this risk group is critical for improving their quality of life.

Objective

This study aimed to find out the psycho-social problems among older people residing in community.

Methods

The study was a cross-sectional study design and 388 older people aged 65 years and above residing in different wards of Bharatpur Metropolitan city were selected using probability simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using interview schedule containing geriatric depression scale-15;

SUBMITTER: Poudyal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11412642 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature