ENVIRONMENTAL AND BEHAVIOURAL RISK FACTORS OF THE AGED IN NUMAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ADAMAWA STATE NIGERIA
Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the environmental and behavioral risk factors involved with the aged in Numan Local Governments Area of Adamawa State Nigeria. Three objectives and three research questions guided the study. Out of the population of one hundred fifty, a samples of one hundred and fifty respondents was drawn using systematic random sampling technique. Survey research design was adopted. A self-developed questionnaire was use as the instrument for data collection, the questionnaire were administered by the researchers, and three research assistants. Completed questionnaire were collected and were analyzed using frequency and percentage. The study revealed that majority of the despondence are suffering from poor environmental conditions due to little or no income. Most of the elderly prefer carbohydrate than other food sources. Majority of them get support from their family members, few ex-civil servants get pension and support which is not regular and adequate. Many of them suffer from home accidents. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended among others that federal government should establish rehabilitation centers, provide financial support and health care for the aged.
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