The problem of aging of the population as one of the most important challenges for social policy and public health

• Autorzy: Shpakou A. , Shpakau A. , Kuzniatsou A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Backgroud: Population aging is one of the most important social policy and public health challenges for the state. Increased proportions of older people is accompanied with increased negative attitudes manifested toward them, as represented by ageism, the discrimination against the elderly, contributing to their exclusion from public life. Aim of the study: To study the prevalence and characteristics of ageism manifestations in healthcare institutions in the city of Grodno (Belarus) and to consider measures to minimize it. Material and methods: 250 random urban respondents from Grodno age 60 or more not undergoing treated in healthcare institutions were anonymously questioned. Data analysis was performed using different statistical methods. Results: The majority of respondents rated geriatric, social and medical care in the country as functioning at a high level. The share of elderly people who felt age discrimination was 70 (28.0%) and was independent from the gender and age of the respondents. Clinical departments were mentioned by 24 (34.3%) of respondents as places where manifestations of ageism were seen, particularly in emergency rooms – 14 (20.0%) and family doctor offices– 17 (24.3%). In 35 (50%) of cases, the family doctor explained the symptoms of the disease by the onset of old age, which can be regarded as a manifestation of ageism. Conclusions: Training in the field of geriatrics is very important for medical professionals. Failure to take measures to ensure a holistic (integrated) approach in the treatment and care of elderly must be considered discriminatory. Particular measures should be taken to develop all types of care for the elderly, increasing the level of patient satisfaction with medical services and reducing the frequency of gerontological ageism manifestations.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Medical Science Pulse
• Rocznik: 2019
• Tom: 13
• Numer: 1
• Opis fizyczny: p.8-13,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Shpakou A.

• Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, 22 Ozheshko S, Grodno 230023, Belarus
• University of Medical Science in Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland

autor

Shpakau A.

• Department of Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, Grodno, Belarus
• University of Medical Science in Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland

autor

Kuzniatsou A.

• Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics and Immunology, Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus
• University of Medical Science in Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland

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DOI

10.5604/01.3001.0013.0312