Attitude to aging among different groups in Nigeria.
Attitude to aging and the aged was surveyed in three groups of Nigerians, 1) caregivers living at home with the elderly, 2) various categories of hospital workers, and 3) the general public. Based on scores of an eleven-item questionnaire the best attitude was in caregivers, and the poorest in hospital workers. Years of education had an overall negative effect on attitudinal measurement. An inference from this study is that the elderly are still valued, but caregivers could be under some stress and would appreciate assistance. It is important for developing countries like Nigeria to begin to think seriously of what types of public assistance the elderly and their families would need.
Baiyewu
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College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Bella
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Adeyemi
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Ikuesan
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Bamgboye
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Jegede
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D001290:Attitude; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009549:Nigeria; D009735:Nursing Homes; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011632:Public Assistance; D011639:Public Opinion