Socio-economic Determinants of Personal Hygiene Practices Among Senior Citizens in Nepal

Abstract

In Nepal, personal hygiene has a major influence on overall health outcomes, particularly for senior citizens who deal with a variety of health issues. Hygiene practices are greatly influenced by socioeconomic variables, including family support, education, income, and access to health information. However, little is known about how these factors affect the senior population of Nepal's hygiene habits. Two hundred senior citizens from Kumakh rural municipality Salyan, Nepal, were chosen for this study using a cross-sectional sample technique. Data were analyzed using statistical techniques such as correlation analysis, hypothesis testing, and chi-square tests to evaluate the association between socioeconomic traits and hygiene practices. Higher income, education, and family support were found to be significantly correlated with better hygiene practices. Seniors who had access to health education had improved personal hygiene practices. The impact of money, education, and health education on hygiene behaviors was highlighted by statistical analysis, which showed significant p-values (<0.05) for each. Socioeconomic variables including family support, education, and income are important drivers of senior Nepalese