Socio-demographic variables related to self-esteem, psychological stress and health-related quality of life among older adults: A cross-sectional study in Kavrepalanchowk district of Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The study aimed to assess how socio-demographic variables related to self-esteem, psychological stress and health-related quality of life among older adults in Nepal.

Method

A cross-sectional community-based study was conducted in the Kavrepalanchowk district of Nepal. A two-stage cluster sampling technique was used for selecting the study areas, and 239 older adult participants were selected randomly from the clusters. The interview technique was applied to gather data using validated tools. The tools used in the study were Rosenberg self-esteem scale, Perceived Stress Scale and WHOQOL-BREF scale. Scoring was carried out for self-esteem, perceived stress and WHOQOL-BREF in accordance with the procedures. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferent

SUBMITTER: Karki K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8581782 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature