To A Study to Determine the Prevalence of Common Health Problems Among Senior Citizen Residing in a Selected Rural Area of Rohtak District

Lalita  Grover

Lalita Grover college of nursing, pgims, rohtak

Keywords: Common Physical Health Problems, Prevalence, Senior Citizens & Determine

Abstract

Common health problems are widely prevalent in developing countries. It is estimated that In India the elderly population accounted for 8.2% of the total population in 2011 and the number is expected to increase
dramatically over the next four decades (19% in 2050). According to census 2011 there was nearly 104 million elderly persons aged above 60 years or above. Aging is generally defined as a process of deterioration
in the functional capacity of an individual that results from structural changes with advancement of age.1
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of common physical health problems among senior citizens (60 years & above) residing in a selected rural area of Rohtak district.
Material & Methods: A cross–sectional survey approach was adopted to collect the data & 150 senior citizens were finally included as per research criteria. Data was collected by interviewing the study subjects
using structured interview schedule.
Result: Out of 150 study subjects, 14% were having Hypertension, 88% had joint pain, 92% with vision problems & 12% were having diabetes mellitus. The mean, median & standard deviation of checklist related to
common health problems. Mean of Hypertension =1.81 , Median=2.00, Standard deviation=1.073, Joint Pain Mean=1.71, median=2.00, S.D= 1.328, Diarrehoea & Constipation Mean= 0.92, median=0 , SD= 1.34, Diabetes Mellitus= Mean= 1.81, median= 1, standard deviation=1.400.
Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of the senior citizens were suffering from common health problems while only few reported to be completely healthy. There was a need to create awareness regarding
the reasons for common physical health problems, to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

How to cite this article:
Grover L. A Study to Determine the Prevalence of Common Health Problems Among Senior Citizen Residing in a Selected Rural Area of Rohtak District. Int J Nurs Midwif Res. 2023; 10(3):6-10.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202311

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