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Damayanthi, H.D.W.T |
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Abdullah, K.L |
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dc.contributor.author |
Moy, F.M |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2022-03-02T10:00:44Z |
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dc.date.available |
2022-03-02T10:00:44Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2021 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Damayanthi, H.D.W.T., Abdullah, K.L. & Moy, F.M.(2021). A Qualitative Exploration of Factors Associated with Malnutrition among Community-dwelling Malnourished Older People in Kandy District, Sri Lanka, Journal of Health Sciences and Innovative Research 2021;2(1):21-33 |
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http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/10385 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Introduction: Nutrition plays an important role in older people. Numerous factors are associated with
malnutrition among community-dwelling older people. However, little is known about how
malnourished older people experience their nutritional status. This study aimed to explore how
malnourished community-dwelling older people perceive the factors associated with their nutritional
status. Methods: An explorative qualitative design was performed in Kandy District, Sri Lanka. A
group of 150 malnourished community-dwelling older people identified from a cross sectional survey
were invited for Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). A purposive sampling method was used. Fifteen
FGDs were conducted among 85 participants. A thematic analysis was done to identify relevant themes
related to malnutrition status. Results: The mean age of the participants was 68.74 years (SD± 6.32).
Their age range was 60 to 97 years. Four main themes were identified through FGDs: (1) factors
affecting dietary patterns, (2) food choices, (3) health status, and (4) psychological challenges.
Conclusions: Community-dwelling malnourished older people stated factors associated with their
dietary patterns, such as age-related factors, food choices, health status and mental status, lead to their
malnutrition status. Public health professionals must understand and recognize these realities to
improve the nutritional status of community-dwelling older people. |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
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dc.publisher |
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura |
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dc.subject |
Community-dwelling, Malnutrition, Older people, Sri Lanka |
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dc.title |
A Qualitative Exploration of Factors Associated with Malnutrition among Community-dwelling Malnourished Older People in Kandy District, Sri Lanka |
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dc.type |
Article |
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dc.identifier.doi |
https://doi.org/10.31357/jhsir.v2i01.5418 |
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