Introduction: Non communicable diseases (NCDs) are the number one cause of
death in the world. In 2008, two thirds of deaths that happen globally are caused by
NCDs. Elderly population are more prone to these NCDs, 96% of this population
has at least one NCD and 77% have at least two NCDs. These diseases are greatly
affected by their risk factors. Therefore, NCDs especially in older adults and their
associated factors need to be investigated specifically.
Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among members of elderly
association called Servio at St. Monika Church BSD using questionnaire (n=86).
The questionnaire consisted of items on personal characteristics (age, gender,
education level, economic status, marital status, living arrangement), behaviors
(physical activity, fruits and vegetables consumption, smoking habits, alcohol
consumption, social participation, routine health checkup), and NCDs history. As for
nutritional status, height and body weight measurement will be done. Data will be
analyzed with Epi Info using Chi Square with 95% confidence interval.
Results: The prevalence of NCDs was 44,2%. The prevalence of hypertension is the
highest among other NCDs (23,3%), followed by diabetes (15,1%), cardiovascular
disease (12,8%), stroke (7%), and cancer (5,8%). Being in the older age group (OR
2,45 95% CI, 1,01-6,04), unemployed (OR 2,55 95% CI, 1,07-6,13), no social
participation (OR 2,8 95% CI, 1,22-7,62), have routine health checkup (OR 2,47
95% CI, 1,03-5,94), less physical activity (OR 3,44 95% CI, 1,27-9,35), less intake of
fruits and vegetable (OR 2,56 95% CI, 1,05-6,23), and having family members with
NCDs (OR 2,69 95% CI, 1,11-6,51) were found to be associated with higher chance
of having NCDs.
Conclusion: 44,2% of the respondents have at least one NCD. Data analysis showed
that older age, unemployed, no social participation, having routine health checkup,
less physical activity, less fruits and vegetables consumption, and having family
members with NCDs were associated with higher chance of having NCDs. |