The Sociodemographic Profile of Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Serious Mental Illness in Kerala - A Cross-Sectional Study.

Jayakrishnan Thavodynull Sujina CmPriya Chandrannull Shibu Kamar TmHarish M Tharayil Neethu MohanAnusha Prabakaran

Published in: Indian journal of psychological medicine (2023)

Compared to the general population of older adults in Kerala, the OASMI have poorer socioeconomic status and higher rates of social isolation, and males are dying earlier. The profile of the OASMI depicts their multiple vulnerabilities and the need to address those.

Keyphrases

mental illness
mental health
physical activity
palliative care
healthcare
risk factors