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| Title |
Health needs, access to healthcare, and perceptions of ageing in an urbanizing community in India: a qualitative study
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| Published in |
BMC Geriatrics, July 2017
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| DOI | 10.1186/s12877-017-0544-y |
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| Authors |
Nandita Bhan, Pavitra Madhira, Arundati Muralidharan, Bharati Kulkarni, GVS Murthy, Sanjay Basu, Sanjay Kinra |
| Abstract |
India's elderly population is rising at an unprecedented rate, with a majority living in rural areas. Health challenges associated with ageing, changing social networks and limited public health infrastructure are issues faced by the elderly and caregivers. We examined perceptions of health needs of the elderly across local stakeholders in an urbanizing rural area. The qualitative study was conducted among participants in the Andhra Pradesh Children and Parents Study (APCAPS) site in Rangareddy district, Telangana. We collected data using focus group discussions and interviews among communities (n = 6), health providers (n = 9) and administrators (n = 6). We assessed stakeholders' views on the influence of urbanization on health issues faced and interventions for alleviating these challenges. We used a conceptual-analytical model to derive themes and used an inductive approach to organizing emerging codes as per a priori themes. These were organized as per thematic groups and ranked by different authors in order of importance. Bronfebrenner's theory was used to understand stakeholder perspectives and suggest interventions within four identified spheres of influence - individual, household, community and services. Stakeholders reported frailty, lack of transport and dependence on others as factors impacting health access of the elderly. Existing public health systems were perceived as overburdened and insensitive towards the elderly. Urbanization was viewed positively, but road accidents, crime and loneliness were significant concerns. Interventions suggested by stakeholders included health service outreach, lifestyle counseling, community monitoring of healthcare and engagement activities. We recommend integrating outreach services and lifestyle counseling within programs for care of the elderly. Community institutions can play an important role in the delivery and monitoring of health and social services for the elderly. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 2 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 2 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 212 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 212 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Researcher | 25 | 12% |
| Student > Master | 23 | 11% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 22 | 10% |
| Student > Bachelor | 14 | 7% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 12 | 6% |
| Other | 41 | 19% |
| Unknown | 75 | 35% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 34 | 16% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 27 | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 23 | 11% |
| Psychology | 14 | 7% |
| Engineering | 6 | 3% |
| Other | 26 | 12% |
| Unknown | 82 | 39% |
Attention Score in Context
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