Neighborhood environment and quality of life of older adults in eastern Nepal: findings from a cross-sectional study

Autor: Krishna Prasad Sapkota, Aman Shrestha, Saruna Ghimire, Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Krishna Kumar Yadav, Shubash Chandra Yadav, Ranju Kumari Mehta, Rubina Quasim, Man Kumar Tamang, Devendra Raj Singh, Om Prakash Yadav, Suresh Mehata, Uday Narayan Yadav
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: BMC Geriatrics, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1471-2318
DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-05278-6
Popis: Abstract Introduction Quality of life (QoL) is a subjective measure reflecting individuals’ evaluations based on their personal goals and values. While global research shows the role of neighborhood factors like ethnic diversity and socio-cultural dynamics on QoL, these are unexplored in the Nepali context. Therefore, this study examined the relationship between neighborhood environment and QoL among Nepali older adults in eastern Nepal. Methods This cross-sectional study involved 847 non-institutionalized older adults (aged ≥ 60 years) from two districts in eastern Nepal. QoL was evaluated using the 13-item brief Older People’s Quality of Life questionnaire, where a mean score of
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