Factors associated with the experience of pneumonia among the elderly persons in Davao Oriental

Date of Publication

2014

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Health Social Science

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Behavioral Sciences

Thesis Adviser

Romeo B. Lee

Defense Panel Chair

Melvin A. Jabar

Defense Panel Member

Cristina A. Rodriguez
Alicia B. Manlagnit

Abstract/Summary

Pneumonia, particularly in the Philippines, remains one of the leading causes of death among all age groups, including the elderly. This study was carried out to identify factors that are significantly associated with pneumonia experience among the elderly. 60 purposive sampled elderly persons were interviewed in Davao Oriental. Results of this study showed that among the variables explored which include socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyles, presence of household pollutants, knowledge level of pneumonia, and type of treatment practices, only financial resources were found to be significantly related with the elderlys pneumonia experience in the past 12 months. Specifically, the elderly who are more likely to have pneumonia were those who had non-income financial resources. The role that financial resources play in elderlys health should then be considered in designing and implementation of programs seeking to improve the well-being of the Filipino elderly.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG005728

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

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