A Cross-Sectional Study on Functional Disability among the Elderly in Rural Area of Goa

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dc.contributor.authorArya, Ravien_US
dc.contributor.authorDa Silva, Vanita G. Pintoen_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-09T10:50:29Z
dc.date.available2025-05-09T10:50:29Z
dc.date.issued2024-09
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Functional disability among the elderly reduces autonomy, leading to dependency, decreased quality of life, increased hospitalization, and higher mortality rates, ultimately lowering general life expectancy and increasing disabled life expectancy. Objectives: 1. To estimate the prevalence of functional disability among the elderly residing in the field practice area of Rural Health and Training Centre, Mandur, Goa. 2. To determine the factors associated with functional disability among study participants Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among elderly individuals (aged 60 years and above) in the field practice area of Rural Health and Training Centre, Mandur, Goa. Systematic random sampling recruited 372 participants from 1,588 households. Functional disability was assessed using the Barthel Index, with data analysed using SPSS 22.0. Prevalence was expressed as a percentage, and associations were evaluated using significance tests and Odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals. Results: Out of 372 participants (mean age: 71.24 ± 8.03 years), 95 (25.5%) had functional disabilities in ADL, visual, or hearing impairments. Significant associations were found with age, literacy, financial dependence, and current alcohol consumption (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The high prevalence of functional disability among the elderly in rural Goa highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve quality of life and independence. Health education, literacy, and financial support are critical for preserving functional abilities. Community- based initiatives and supportive healthcare policies are essential for reducing disability and healthcare costs among the elderly.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsPostgraduate Student, Department of Community Medicine, Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim, Goa, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAssociate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim, Goa, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationArya Ravi, Da Silva Vanita G. Pinto . A Cross-Sectional Study on Functional Disability among the Elderly in Rural Area of Goa. Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine, Gujarat Chapter. 2024 Sep; 15(3): 247-253en_US
dc.identifier.issn2229-337X
dc.identifier.issn2320-1525
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/245829
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherDr.Viral R.Daveen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber3en_US
dc.relation.volume15en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.51957/Healthline_634_2024en_US
dc.subjectActivities of Daily Livingen_US
dc.subjectElderlyen_US
dc.subjectFunctional disabilityen_US
dc.titleA Cross-Sectional Study on Functional Disability among the Elderly in Rural Area of Goaen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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