Situational Analysis of Elderly Dalit People of the Far Western Region of Nepal
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Dalit is a name for people belonging to the lowest stratum in a few South Asian Countries. This study examines the situation analysis of elderly Dalits of Nepal. The total respondents were 381 older people. This study found more than half of respondents were residing with their son/daughter-in-law (53.2%). Elderly living with a spouse only was quite high (37.4%) than in other studies from Nepal. Out of the total respondents, nearly 95 percent have at least one health problem. More than 90 %of respondents feel lonely (92.1%) and depressed (94.7%). Similarly, more than half of the respondents (59.4%) feel that they are not cared for by their family members and nearly two-thirds (65.7%) feel insecure. Local governments and stakeholders should start health promotion programs and awareness activities so that older people can live dignified lives in their later years.
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Situational Analysis of Elderly Dalit People of the Far Western Region of Nepal
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