Table 1.
Reflects the socio-demographic details and clinical profile (n = 16).
| Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| 60–69 | 3 (18.75) |
| 70–79 | 8 (50.0) |
| 80–89 | 5 (31.25) |
| Gender | |
| Male | 11 (68.75) |
| Female | 5 (31.25) |
| Educational status | |
| No formal education | 1 (6.25) |
| Primary | 3 (18.75) |
| High school | 2 (12.5) |
| Higher secondary | 4 (25.0) |
| Undergraduate & above | 6 (37.5) |
| Area of residence | |
| Urban | 13 (81.25) |
| Rural | 3 (18.75) |
| Marital status | |
| Unmarried | 1 (6.25) |
| Married | 4 (25.0) |
| Separated | 3 (18.75) |
| Divorced | 2 (12.5) |
| Widow | 5 (31.25) |
| Widower | (6.25) |
| Existing comorbidities | |
| Lung disease | 7 (43.75) |
| Asthma | 1 (6.25) |
| Diabetes | 8 (50.0) |
| Back pain | 5 (31.25) |
| Heart disease | 4 (25.0) |
| Nervous disorder | 1 (6.25) |
| Blood pressure | 6 (37.5) |
| Skin disease | 3 (18.75) |
| Paralysis | 2 (12.5) |
| Tuberculosis | 1 (6.25) |
| Rheumatism/Arthritis | 2 (12.5) |
| Kidney disease | 1 (6.25) |
| Neurocognitive and sensory motor problems | |
| Memory | 2 (12.5) |
| Vision | 7 (43.75) |
| Speech | 5 (31.25) |
| Walking | 11 (68.75) |
| Hearing | 1 (6.25) |
| Type of treatment | |
| Deep brain stimulation | 1 (6.25) |
| Medicines | 15 (93.75) |
| Physiotherapy | 9 (56.25) |
| Period of diagnosis | |
| 0.6 Months to 1 year | 5 (31.25) |
| 1.1–2 years | 3 (18.75) |
| 2.1–3 years | 2 (12.5) |
| 3.1–4 years | 6 (37.5) |
| Frequency of hospital visits | |
| Rarely | 9 (56.25) |
| Once a week | 4 (25.0) |
| Twice a week | 2 (12.5) |
| Frequently | 1 (6.25) |