Evaluation of Elderlys Quality of Life at Government and Non-Government Geriatric Homes in Baghdad City: A Comparative Study

Ahmad Shihab AL-Issawi, Hala S. Abdulwahid

Abstract: The elderly quality of life at the Government and non- Government homes Geriatric Homes in Baghdad City. A cross-sectional study was carried out among (60) Elderly is selected throughout the use of non-probability sampling approach. The sample of the study includes Elderly who are (65-74) year old and live at Geriatric Homes of Al Salaikh at Al Adhamiya and Al Rahma Home at Al Kadhimiya towns in Baghdad City. The sample is divided into (2) groups, Government and non-Government of (30) elderly each. The study indicate that the elderly has weakness level toward quality of life as general, physical, psychological, social relationship, independency, environment, and spiritual health, in this study for two groups.

Keywords: Evaluation, Elderly Quality of Life Comparative Study

How to Cite?: Ahmad Shihab AL-Issawi, Hala S. Abdulwahid, "Evaluation of Elderlys Quality of Life at Government and Non-Government Geriatric Homes in Baghdad City: A Comparative Study", Volume 6 Issue 11, November 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 699-701, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20177082, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20177082