Impact of health education on health-related quality of life among elderly persons: results from a community-based intervention study in rural Bangladesh

Health Promotion International
A K M Masud RanaZarina Nahar Kabir

Abstract

This study examines the change in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among (> or =60 years) elderly persons as a result of health education intervention. A community-based intervention study was performed in eight randomly selected villages ( n = 4; n = 4) in rural Bangladesh. A total of 1135 elderly persons was selected for this study. The analyses include 839 participants ( n = 425; n = 414) who participated in both baseline and post-intervention surveys. Participants in the intervention area were further stratified into compliant (n = 315) and non-compliant (n = 110) groups based on the reported compliance to the intervention activities. The intervention includes, for example, physical activity, advice on healthy food intake and other aspects of management. To create an enabling environment, social awareness was provided by means of information about the contribution of and challenges faced by elderly persons at home and the community, including information about elderly persons' health and health care. The intervention activities were provided to the elderly persons, caregivers, household members and community people for 15 months. The HRQoL was assessed using a multi-dimensional generic instrument designed for elderly ...Continue Reading

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