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A baseline study on aging and health has been done in Suryabinayak Municipality Ward Number- 2 Bhaktapur, Nepal with the aim to know the health and well-being status of older citizens.
A baseline study on aging and health has been done in Suryabinayak Municipality Ward Number- 2 Bhaktapur, Nepal with the aim to know the health and well-being status of older citizens.
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Nepal Red Cross Society Ageing & Health Project Baseline Study Report
45.b How satisfied are you with your ability to perform your daily living activities?
1. Male 2. Female Total
Number % Number % Number %
1. Very satisfied 18 7.03% 6 2.34% 24 9.38%
2. Satisfied 71 27.73% 73 28.52% 144 56.25%
3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 20 7.81% 41 16.02% 61 23.83%
4. Dissatisfied 5 1.95% 18 7.03% 23 8.98%
5. Very dissatisfied 0.00% 4 1.56% 4 1.56%
Grand Total 114 44.53% 142 55.47% 256 100.00%
45.c How satisfied are you with your overall life?
1. Male 2. Female Total
Satisfied in overall life Number % Number % Number %
1. Very satisfied 20 7.81% 12 4.69% 32 12.50%
2. Satisfied 80 31.25% 88 34.38% 168 65.63%
3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 10 3.91% 36 14.06% 46 17.97%
4. Dissatisfied 3 1.17% 5 1.95% 8 3.13%
5. Very dissatisfied 1 0.39% 1 0.39% 2 0.78%
Grand Total 114 44.53% 142 55.47% 256 100.00%
46. How do you feel in and around the community towards senior citizens?
1. Male 2. Female Total
Around community Number % Number % Number %
1. Respected 73 28.52% 88 34.38% 161 62.89%
2. Speaking politely 32 12.50% 38 14.84% 70 27.34%
3. Responsiveness to the need of
senior citizen 7 2.73% 8 3.13% 15 5.86%
4. Do not feel respected 2 0.78% 5 1.95% 7 2.73%
5. Do not feel supportive 0.00% 3 1.17% 3 1.17%
Grand Total 114 44.53% 142 55.47% 256 100.00%
47. What kind/level of care and support you require in your daily life?
1. Male 2. Female Total
Around community Number % Number % Number %
1. Complete care (incl. toilet, feeding
etc) 3 1.17% 5 1.95% 8 3.13%
2. Partial care 8 3.13% 24 9.38% 32 12.50%
3. Minimal care 23 8.98% 48 18.75% 71 27.73%
4. None (I am capable to taking care
myself) 80 31.25% 65 25.39% 145 56.64%
Grand Total 114 44.53% 142 55.47% 256 100.00%
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