Psychosocial and Mental Health Problems of Older People in Postearthquake Nepal

Type Journal Article - Journal of Aging and Health
Title Psychosocial and Mental Health Problems of Older People in Postearthquake Nepal
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Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2017
URL http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0898264317702056
Abstract
Objective: To identify community perceptions on psychosocial and mental health problems of older people in postearthquake situation in Nepal. Method: A qualitative methodology was adopted to explore the experience and opinions of older people, social workers, school teachers, health workers, and nongovernmental organization workers on the psychosocial and mental health problems of older people in Nepal, using key informant interviews. Results: Major local vocabulary for older peoples’ psychosocial and mental health problems were “bichalan” (variation in mood and feeling), “ekohoro” (becoming single minded), “athmabiswasko kami” (low self-esteem), and “bina karan rune” (crying without any reason). The major causes attributed to older people’s problems were physical injury, disability, family conflict, and economic problems. Forgetfulness, tiredness, loss of concentration, restlessness, and isolation were observed in older people since the 2015 earthquake.

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