Evaluation of association between the quality of life of urban senior citizens living in the slum area and their socio-demographic factors: A community-oriented approach

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Author Details : Bhadrapriya Sanjay Parab*, Sanjay Parab, Gajanan Velhal

Volume : 6, Issue : 2, Year : 2023

Article Page : 40-43

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.sajhp.2023.009

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Abstract

Introduction: Factors influencing the quality of life (QoL) of senior citizens are many. We evaluated the factors affecting various domains of quality of life in this vulnerable population.
Materials and Methods: A community-based survey was conducted in the Thane District of Maharashtra state, India amongst 427 individuals above 60 years of age. A pre-validated World Health Organization quality of life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) followed by personal interviews was used.
Results: Overall a lower QoL was observed amongst the study participants. Advanced age, female gender, informal education, economically dependence on the family members, low socio -economic status and those with multiple health problems were observed to be associated with poor QoL.
Conclusion: We have identified factors significantly associated with poor QoL amongst the senior citizens living in a slum area. Interventions targeting this vulnerable population (particularly with risk factors) should be explored for their utility in improving the QoL.

Keywords: Quality of life, senior citizens, socio­demographic factors

How to cite : Parab B S, Parab S, Velhal G, Evaluation of association between the quality of life of urban senior citizens living in the slum area and their socio-demographic factors: A community-oriented approach. South Asian J Health Prof 2023;6(2):40-43

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