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ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869, CODEN: IJARPF

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Vol. 2, Issue 11, Part A (2016)

A comparative study of health status and health awareness among senior citizen of Himachal Pradesh and Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state

A comparative study of health status and health awareness among senior citizen of Himachal Pradesh and Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state

Author(s)
Dr. Vinod Kumar
Abstract
The objective of the study was to measure the health status and health awareness among senior citizen of Himachal Pradesh and vidarbha region of maharastra. Sample comprised of 2000 (1000 each state) senior citizens which were selected through purposing sampling method for the study. Questionnaire which had to parts viz. part a bio-data and medical profile, and part B for questionnaire regarding their health awareness, was prepared by the investigator himself and used as a tool for data collection. Different statistical technique was used to analyze the data. Following were the main findings of the study: 1) most of the senior citizens of vidarbha region suffering health related problem more than Himachal Pradesh senior citizen. 2) Senior citizen of Himachal Pradesh showed the positive expression the compression of vidarbha region senior citizen about their health and life style. 3) Himachal Pradesh Senior citizen are more aware than vidarbha region senior citizen.
Pages: 49-51  |  1147 Views  71 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Vinod Kumar. A comparative study of health status and health awareness among senior citizen of Himachal Pradesh and Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state. Int J Appl Res 2016;2(11):49-51.
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