Elderly Health Profile in a Rural Village of Assiut

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

330 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2026-01-31

Study Completion Date

2026-09-30

Brief Summary

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This study aims to assess the health, nutrition, functional status, and quality of life of older adults living in Al-Boura village in Assiut, Egypt. It is an observational, community-based study that includes adults aged 60 years and above. Participants will complete interviews covering medical history, lifestyle behaviors, functional ability, mental health, nutrition, and quality of life. Physical measurements such as weight, height, blood pressure, and simple clinical assessments will also be performed. The goal of the study is to describe the current health needs of the elderly population and identify risk factors for chronic diseases, malnutrition, and functional decline. The results will help guide local health services and future elderly-care programs in Upper Egypt. No treatments or interventions will be given as part of this study.

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Detailed Description

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This community-based observational study aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the health status, nutritional profile, functional ability, mental health, and quality of life of older adults residing in Al-Boura village in Assiut, Upper Egypt. The study is designed to describe the current health needs of individuals aged 60 years and above through structured interviews, standardized assessment tools, and objective anthropometric and clinical measurements.

Participants will be evaluated using validated instruments covering chronic disease history, medication use, health behaviors, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognitive status, depression, frailty, nutritional risk, and quality of life. Physical examinations will include measurements such as weight, height, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, mid-upper arm circumference, and waist circumference. The study does not involve any interventions, randomization, or treatment allocation.

The primary objective is to identify the prevalence of chronic conditions, malnutrition, functional decline, frailty, and psychosocial challenges among the elderly population in rural settings. Secondary objectives include identifying associated factors, mapping unmet health needs, and generating evidence to support planning and implementation of elderly-focused health programs in Upper Egypt. Findings from this study are expected to guide the development of community health strategies and inform future public health interventions aimed at improving elderly care and reducing disease burden in resource-limited rural areas.

Conditions

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Chronic Diseases in Older Adults Malnutrition Frailty Functional Decline Geriatric Health

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Older Adults (≥60 Years)

Community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years and above living in Al-Boura village, Assiut, Egypt. Participants will complete structured interviews and undergo basic anthropometric and clinical assessments. No interventions are provided as this is an observational, cross-sectional study.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age ≥ 60 years
* Resident in the selected rural village in Assiut
* Able to communicate and respond to interview questions
* Provides informed consent to participate