CAUSATIVE FACTORS FOR REDUCED SOCIAL INTERACTION IN FEMALES RETIRED FROM PROFESSIONAL FIELD
| Main Author: | Dr. Hira Nasir, Nabgha Arif, Dr. Bilal Sher Khan |
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| Format: | Article |
| Terbitan: |
, 2018
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/2229089 |
Daftar Isi:
- Objective: To study the factors responsible for reduced social participation and interaction among elderly female population. Methods: This study was conducted on retired females of Fatimah Hospital of Hamadan in 2015. Informed consent was taken from all who participated after explaining the objective of study to all of them. Total 50 females were involved. All of them had age more than 60 years. Information was recorded on a questionnaire and factors responsible for it were inquired in detail by the authors. SPSS version 21 was used for data analysis. Results: there was a significant association between experience and social participation, by overall assessment of responsible factors. 54% females participated in health promotional activities in their area. But significant difference was noted in rate of participation in such activities, p value 0.013. Conclusion: Retired females from Fatemeih Hospital had sufficient participation in health promotional social activities. However, provision of trainings like confidence building and communication skills building etc. must be ensured. Keywords: Health Promotion, Community Interactions, Factors, Females.