Volume 2 - Issue 1, January - February 2026
📑 Paper Information
| 📑 Paper Title | Anxiety among Elderly in a Community of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Nepal |
| 👤 Authors | Bimala Adhikari, Megha Shrestha, Mira Khanal |
| 📘 Published Issue | Volume 2 Issue 1 |
| 📅 Year of Publication | 2026 |
| 🆔 Unique Identification Number | IJAMRED-V2I1P72 |
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📝 Abstract
Background: Anxiety is a common psychological issue among the elderly, affecting their quality of life and mental health.
Objective: To find out the level of anxiety among older adults in Harisiddhi-28, Lalitpur Metropolitan City.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 72 purposively selected elderly participants. Data were obtained through a structured interview schedule with assured validity, reliability, and ethical considerations. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 16, applying descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean, SD) and inferential statistics (Chi-square test).
Results: The mean age of respondents was 73 ± 4.3 years, and the majorities (69.4%) were female. Most elderly (84.7%) ha low levels of anxiety, while 15.3% reported moderate level of anxiety. Anxiety was significantly associated with family type (p = 0.021).
Conclusion: Most elderly participants had low anxiety levels, with family structure playing an important role in determining anxiety. Strengthening family support systems may help reduce anxiety and promote mental well-being among older adults.
Objective: To find out the level of anxiety among older adults in Harisiddhi-28, Lalitpur Metropolitan City.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 72 purposively selected elderly participants. Data were obtained through a structured interview schedule with assured validity, reliability, and ethical considerations. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 16, applying descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean, SD) and inferential statistics (Chi-square test).
Results: The mean age of respondents was 73 ± 4.3 years, and the majorities (69.4%) were female. Most elderly (84.7%) ha low levels of anxiety, while 15.3% reported moderate level of anxiety. Anxiety was significantly associated with family type (p = 0.021).
Conclusion: Most elderly participants had low anxiety levels, with family structure playing an important role in determining anxiety. Strengthening family support systems may help reduce anxiety and promote mental well-being among older adults.
📝 How to Cite
Bimala Adhikari, Megha Shrestha, Mira Khanal, "Anxiety among Elderly in a Community of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Nepal" International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development, V2(1): Page(480-487) Jan-Feb 2026. ISSN: 3107-6513. www.ijamred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.