Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The elderly with visual impairment in India are at increased risk of malnutrition. Hence, a cross-sectional study of 50 visually impaired (visual acuity <6/18) and 50 normal vision elderly participants by convenience sampling at the ophthalmology clinic was completed. Interview and nutritional assessment of participants using Mini Nutritional Assessment were carried out. Visually impaired elderly reported less frequent consumption of dairy products (52% vs. 58%), legumes or eggs (82% vs. 94%) and fruits or vegetables (80% vs. 90%), compared to those with normal vision. Logistic regression analysis revealed visual impairment as an independent risk factor for malnutrition in the elderly (OR 8.41, 95% CI 1.52 - 46.36, p=0.015).
Source: Bioinformation
Authors: Rahul Kumar Verma, Shrinkhal Shrinkhal, Koushik Biswas
Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4407102520