Physical, Psychological and Social Status of Poorest Elderly in the Countryside
Keywords:
Physical, Psychological, Social Status, Poorest Elderly, CountrysideAbstract
This study determined the physical, psychological and social status of the poorest elderly in the countryside, using the KATZ index. The researcher utilized a descriptive-correlational method of research to determine the physical, psychological and social status of the poorest elderly in the countryside. On the relationship between the profile of the elderly to the psychological status, only the age and educational attainment has a significant relationship with the psychological status of the elderly. On the relationship between the profile of the elderly to the social status, age is significantly related to the number of friends, the civil status and educational attainment are significantly related to the dwelling of the elderly-respondents. On the relationship between the profiles of the elderly-respondents to the level of psychological status, only the age and educational attainment has a significant relationship to the level of psychological status. Increased age and low level of education contributes to depression and cognitive impairment. On the relationship between the profiles of the elderly-respondents to the level of social status, only the age is significantly related to the number of friends, which means that as age increases, they also need more friends whom they can socialize with. The civil status and educational attainment are significantly related to the dwelling of the respondents, therefore, women despite of educational status can manage and own a house. For the recommendation, it is strongly recommended to strictly implement the attached Comprehensive Health Plan.
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