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Caregivers Of Elderly With Moderate To Total Dependence In Activities Of Daily Living In Yogyakarta Indonesia: Correlation Of Burden And Quality Of Life, The Maria Meiwati Widagdo, Lise Insani Gulo, Herose Cendrasilvinia, Widya Christine Manus
Caregivers Of Elderly With Moderate To Total Dependence In Activities Of Daily Living In Yogyakarta Indonesia: Correlation Of Burden And Quality Of Life, The Maria Meiwati Widagdo, Lise Insani Gulo, Herose Cendrasilvinia, Widya Christine Manus
Makara Journal of Health Research
Background: Aging is accompanied by a functional decline leading to the loss of independence in conducting activities of daily living. The dependence of the elderly can cause burden that affects the quality of life of caregivers. This study aimed to assess the correlation between the burden and quality of life of caregivers looking after moderately to totally dependent elderly.
Methods: This research is a cross-sectional study that used Zarit Burden Interview to assess caregiver burden and World Health Organization Quality of Life to measure the quality of life of people caring for elderly with moderate to total dependence …
Association Between Social Support And Three Types Of Loneliness Among Rural Older Adults In Johor, Malaysia, Siti Zuhaida Hussein, Norazilah Khalip, Selamah Ismail, Mohammad Fariq Hatta
Association Between Social Support And Three Types Of Loneliness Among Rural Older Adults In Johor, Malaysia, Siti Zuhaida Hussein, Norazilah Khalip, Selamah Ismail, Mohammad Fariq Hatta
Makara Journal of Health Research
Background: Social support plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being and quality of life of older people.
Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted among 380 older adults residing in a rural district in Johor, Malaysia. A proportional stratified random sampling was used to examine the relationship between social support and three types of loneliness. The data were collected using the Short-Form Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults and Lubben Social Network Scale–6, with p < 0.05 considered as statistically significant. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Statistics 26.0 for Windows.
Results: More than half of the older adults in this rural area received social support from their family and friends. The …
Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Hypertension And Diabetes Mellitus Among The Indonesian Elderly, Prisilia Oktaviyani, Salman Salman, Marlynda Happy Nurmalita Sari, Melisa Frisilia, Munazar Munazar, Ana Satria, Maretalinia Maretalinia
Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Hypertension And Diabetes Mellitus Among The Indonesian Elderly, Prisilia Oktaviyani, Salman Salman, Marlynda Happy Nurmalita Sari, Melisa Frisilia, Munazar Munazar, Ana Satria, Maretalinia Maretalinia
Makara Journal of Health Research
Background: Epidemiological and demographic transitions lead to the emergence of non-communicable diseases (NCD) among the elderly. This study aimed to examine the risk factors of hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM) among the elderly by using secondary data (Basic Health Research 2018).
Methods: Secondary data from Basic Health Research (N = 88,911) were used. Cut-off values for measurement were WHO standard of 126 mg/dl for fasting and 200 mg/dl for non-fasting for DM and 140 mmHg for systole and 90 mmHg for diastole for hypertension. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate (binary logistic regression) analyses were conducted using STATA version 15. …