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A study to assess behaviour of elderly with chronic diseases during COVID-19 pandemic.

Health seeking behaviour of elderly with chronic health conditions during COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors-A descriptive analysis.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/03/050344
Enrollment
225
Registered
2023-03-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-04-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I60-I69- Cerebrovascular diseases Health Condition 2: E08-E13- Diabetes mellitus Health Condition 3: K00-K95- Diseases of the digestive system Health Condition 4: N00-N99- Diseases of the genitourinary system Health Condition 5: M00-M99- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue Health Condition 6: J00-J99- Diseases of the respiratory system Health Condition 7: L00-L99- Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue Health Condition 8: I10- Essential (primary

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals diagnosed to have one or more chronic health conditions and aged >=60 years Patients currently receiving outpatient or in patient services under department of Medicine Patients currently receiving outpatient services under department of Community Medicine

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: NIL

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
This study will help in understanding the various problems faced by the elderly, especially those with chronic health conditions who are at increased risk of developing adverse effects due to COVID-19 pandemic, in terms of health, social and psychological dimensions. This study aims at protecting the interests of elderly and suggest potential preventive measures and solutions for the identified problems, further strengthening and expanding the scope of health services available for ederly.Timepoint: It is not a follow up study, outcome will be assessed at one point of time.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sneha Deepak Mallya

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

sneha.kamath@manipal.edu9880893371

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026