OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to examine different domains of quality of life (QOL) and their relationship to sociodemographic characteristics among older people in an urban slum in India. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted (n = 120). Selected individuals were interviewed, and their QOL was assessed by the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF questionnaire. Statistical analysis was then performed. RESULTS: Of those included in the study population, 61.7% were men, all were Hindus, 46.7% were members of the general caste, 19.2% were illiterate, 35% were unemployed, and 72.5% lived with their joint family (i.e. extended family). Mean scores in each domain studied did not significantly differ between the sexes, age groups, castes, and family types. Subjects with more education, who were married, and with greater income had significantly better QOL scores. Mean scores were also better in certain domains among persons who had their own income and who resided with their children. CONCLUSION: Having low education, being single, lacking personal income, and not living with their children significantly reduced QOL in the elderly subjects. Attention should be given to these factors to help elderly individuals age in a healthy manner.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to examine different domains of quality of life (QOL) and their relationship to sociodemographic characteristics among older people in an urban slum in India. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted (n = 120). Selected individuals were interviewed, and their QOL was assessed by the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF questionnaire. Statistical analysis was then performed. RESULTS: Of those included in the study population, 61.7% were men, all were Hindus, 46.7% were members of the general caste, 19.2% were illiterate, 35% were unemployed, and 72.5% lived with their joint family (i.e. extended family). Mean scores in each domain studied did not significantly differ between the sexes, age groups, castes, and family types. Subjects with more education, who were married, and with greater income had significantly better QOL scores. Mean scores were also better in certain domains among persons who had their own income and who resided with their children. CONCLUSION: Having low education, being single, lacking personal income, and not living with their children significantly reduced QOL in the elderly subjects. Attention should be given to these factors to help elderly individuals age in a healthy manner.
Authors: Deepti Adlakha; Mina Chandra; Murali Krishna; Lee Smith; Mark A Tully Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-02-04 Impact factor: 3.390
Authors: Priscilla Yeye Adumoah Attafuah; Irma Everink; Aaron Asibi Abuosi; Christa Lohrmann; Jos M G A Schols Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2022-02-11 Impact factor: 2.692