Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Ekta ¹, Kiran Singh ¹, Praveen Kumar Sharma ², Tanu Malik ³

Affiliations
1 Department o f Family Resource Management I.C. College ofHome Science CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department o f Language and Haryanvi culture PG diploma in English and Hindi Translation CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN
3 Department o f Food Science and Technology Centre ofFood Science and Technology CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Elder abuse is a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. India is the second most populated country in the world with a population of 1.3 billion, China being the first (Consensus, 2011). Out of this huge population, 53 million are females and 51 million are males. In this population divide the old age persons (both males & females) were 104 millions. The present study was conducted in Hisar and Rohtak districts from Haryana state with objective to know the impact of abusive behavior o f family members among elderly. From each selected district 30 elderly persons both male and female were selected through snowball technique. Thus, the total number of respondents were 60 elderly persons. A pretested interview schedule was used to collect data. The results highlighted that in respect to age, majority (41.6%) o f the respondents were belonged to the age group o f 60-69. In respect to marital status, maximum (45.00%) of the respondents were widow. Regarding family type, 68.4 per cent of the respondents were belonged to nuclear family. Majority of the respondents (38.4%) were retired. Maximum (48.4%) of the respondents having their monthly family income between up to Rs. 30000 per month. Maximum (58.4%) of the respondents agreed that they were financial abuse as well as misuse money/property by their family members followed by (50.00%) ofthe respondents having the problem of calling bad names/using abusive language, (46.7%) verbal/psychological abuse.

Keywords

Abuse, Depression, Elderly, Neglect, Problems.

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Ekta ¹, Manju Mehta ¹, Praveen Kumar Sharma ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Family Resource Management, I.C. College of Home Science, CCSHAU Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 M.A in Counseling Psychology, IGNOU, Delhi, IN

Abstract

A musculoskeletal disorder is highly dependent on the workplace design. The workers whose job requires repetitive tasks, are more prone to this disorder. Textile industry is one of the labor intensive industries and most of its jobs require continuous engagement with the work. Sewing machine operators in this sector due to workplace design are facing high risk of health issues due to focused attention and static posture of the body. Understanding the health issues linked with continuous working hours and static posture need to be addressed. Both Government and nongovernment organizations need to be better involved in designing interventions targeting these people and protecting them from such health risks. The present study was conducted in Hisar district from Haryana state in which respondents were selected randomly. Total number of respondents were 60 in which 28 were males and 32 were females with objectives to assess work organization and work space design and to find out the occupational health problems and musculoskeletal symptoms among sewing machine operators. The results showed that maximum numbers of the respondents (68.4%) were took break of fixed duration and (53.4%) respondents were work along with others. Majority (43.3%) respondents were the first experience of MSK symptoms from 7 days to 12 months followed by (33.3%) respondents in 2-3 years.

Keywords

Musculoskeletal Disorder, Workplace Design, Sewing Machine Operator.

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