Frailty and disability among older adults residing in Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Frailty and disability often emerge with ageing and affect quality of life. Older adults residing in Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh are particularly susceptible to frailty and disability due to adverse physical and social environment along with limited health and social care services available in the camp. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with frailty and disability among Rohingya older adults living in Bangladesh.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted among older adults aged ≥60 years residing in the Rohingya refugee settlement in Bangladesh. The primary outcomes were frailty and disability, explored using the 'Frail Non-Disabled (FiND) questionnaire. Data were collected face-to-face during November-December 20

SUBMITTER: Anwar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12829860 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature