Abstract:

The needs and problems of the elderly vary significantly because of the elderly socio-demographic profile. Hence, this study delineated the common health conditions affecting the elderly and its associated sociodemographic factors which may have important implications in planning for various health care delivery services for the elderly now and in the future. Cross sectional retrospective study of over 12 months, January 2018 - December 2018. Inclusion criteria: All elderly patients aged ≥60 years seen at the GOPC within that period (Jan 2018 to Dec 2018). Information that was used includes; sociodemographic data and final diagnosis made within the period of study. The sociodemographic characteristics of the study population showed female preponderance and 55.6% of the population falling between 60 – 69 years of age and only 22.5% were retired, the distribution of morbidities among 333 elderly patients who presented at the GOPC over a period of one year. Majority 236 (71%) of the study participants had multiple morbidities while 97 (29%) had single morbidities. The cardiovascular system was the most affected system with 227 of the study population followed by the musculoskeletal system 90 and 84 had metabolic derangement. The least affected system was the Ears, Nose and Throat with 13 persons. Also, a multivariate analysis, there was no statistical difference between the sociodemographic characteristics and the morbidities (single and multiple). Therefore, socio-demographic characteristics and multi-morbidity for urban location = 1.147(C. I=0.816-1.61 with significant p-value at <0.05.

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