study of quality of life in elderly

Abstract

Background: A very few studies have been conducted to assess the QOL among elderly in India. Many studies, however, were conducted on QOL among elderly in other countries.  This study is an attempt to unravel the variables affecting the old age people residing in the rural areas of costal Karnataka. This may serve as a baseline data and help in future planning of the services for this section of elderly population. Aims and Objectives: To Study the Quality of Life in Elderly. Materials and Methods: Study design: This was a community based cross sectional study. Study period: The study was conducted over a period of one year, from Jan 2021 to Dec 2021. Study area: The study was conducted in neighbouring villages utilizing the health services of Rural field practice area, Department of Community Medicine, K.S.Hegde Medical Academy.  Results: Majority of the study subjects felt they enjoy a good quality of life (63.9%). Conclusion: The overall mean scores in Physical and Psychological domains of the study subjects were higher compared to Social and Environmental domain.