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Factors Influencing Health Service Utilization Among The Elderly In Insein Township, Yangon Region, Sandar Min Min Hlaing, Naw Clara, Aye Nanda Han
Factors Influencing Health Service Utilization Among The Elderly In Insein Township, Yangon Region, Sandar Min Min Hlaing, Naw Clara, Aye Nanda Han
Makara Journal of Health Research
Background: With the increasing needs of the aging population and the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, assessment of the equity and accessibility of health care among the elderly has become important.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from December 2018 to December 2019 among 225 elderly to describe the factors influencing health service utilization. Multistage sampling was applied, and structured questionnaire was used to interview the elderly. Chi-squared test and multiple logistic regression were performed in data analysis.
Results: The average age of the respondents was 71.7 ± 8.17 years old, and 68.4% of the respondents …
Caregiver Burden From Caring For Dependent Elderly In Yangon, The Republic Of The Union Of Myanmar, May Zun Naing, Sein Yaw May, Min Htike Aung
Caregiver Burden From Caring For Dependent Elderly In Yangon, The Republic Of The Union Of Myanmar, May Zun Naing, Sein Yaw May, Min Htike Aung
Makara Journal of Health Research
Background: Elderly population and well-being of those are emerging as major challenges for families and communities. This study aimed to identify caregiving burden among caregivers who care for dependent elderly.
Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in Tharkayta Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Total 200 caregivers were selected applying multi-stage sampling method and structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Dependent score of elderly was assessed by using Barthel Index of activities of daily living (ADL) and assessment of caregiver burden through Zarit Burden Interview.
Results: The results showed that over one fifth of caregivers 21.5% had …