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Assessment of Constipation among Elderly Attending Geriatric Clubs in Fayoum City

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Last updated: 03 Jan 2025

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Background: Constipation is defined as defecation less than three times a week or straining on defecation at least a quarter of the time. Constipation can be classified into two types: functional and rectosigmoid outlet delay. The aim of this study is to assess constipation among elderly attending geriatric clubs at Fayoum governorate. Design; descriptive design was used. Setting; the study was conducted at geriatric clubs of the elderly in Fayoum City. They were followed for ten months. Sample; the study involved all elderly clients with constipation (n = 98), the sample were taken randomly. Tools; one tool was used to collect data: An interviewing questionnaire was used to assess, First part: socio demographic. Second part: medical history. Third part: Clients knowledge. Fourth part: Clients habits. Fifth part: Clients practices. Six parts: checklist was prepared to assess home environment as reported by elderly clients. Results; the mean age of elderly was 69.54-+ 3.23.Positive statistically significant correlation of total knowledge and total practice. and moderate environment as well. Recommendation; The study suggested that health educational program according to health status of the elderly should be designed and implemented

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10.21608/ejhc.2020.107118

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constipation, Elderly, geriatric clubs

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Nawal

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Soliman

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Community health nursing department-Faculty of Nursing-Ain Shams University.

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Hala

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Mohamed

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Community health nursing department-Faculty of Nursing-Ain Shams University.

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Ola

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Hussein

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Community health nursing department-Faculty of Nursing-Ain Shams University.

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11

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2

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12465

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2020-06-01

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2020-08-11

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2020-06-01

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185

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199

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1687-9546

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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Assessment of Constipation among Elderly Attending Geriatric Clubs in Fayoum City

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22 Jan 2023