Family Support Paradox: Exploring Family Support and Life Satisfaction Among Older Adults in Rural Eastern Nepal.

This study investigated the relationship between family support (for daily activities and living) and life satisfaction among Nepali older adults, with an additional focus on gender differences. Data were drawn from a cross-sectional survey conducted in rural eastern Nepal through interviewing older adults aged 60 years and above. The total analytical sample for this study was 819.

Chronic morbidity levels and associated factors among older adults in western Nepal: A cross-sectional study.

Objective: The growing prevalence of chronic morbidity among Nepali older adults reflects the need for studies exploring the patterns and determinants for evidence-based public health strategies. This study evaluated chronic morbidity levels and the associated factors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study recruited 612 participants (≥ 60 years) from all three ecological regions in Gandaki province, Nepal.

Exploring the Sociodemographic Factors and Consequences related to Alcohol Consumption among Older Indigenous Community of a District in Nepal: A Qualitative Study.

Introduction: Alcoholism is a major global public health concern associated with numerous health conditions. Alcohol use has been a cultural part of several ethnic groups in Nepal. This study aimed to explore the qualitative dimension of alcohol use, its promoting factors, and consequences in Nepalese communities.