A Study with a Small Sample of Centenarians in the Community: Lifestyle and Clinical Characteristics

Candeniz Avcı; Neslihan Kayahan; Mehmet İlkin Naharci

Article Details

A Study with a Small Sample of Centenarians in the Community: Lifestyle and Clinical Characteristics

Authors:

Candeniz Avcı | Neslihan Kayahan | Mehmet İlkin Naharci

Publisher:

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Main Topics:

Clinical Sciences

Journal:

Abant Medical Journal Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.163-170

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001304956

pISSN:

1305-4392

Keywords:

Abstract:

 Objective: In our country, there is not enough knowledge regarding the health state and way of life of those who are 100 years old and older. Our studys objectives include defining the social, demographic, and clinical traits of centenarians and making a contribution to the restructuring of health policies. Materials and Methods: The hospital information system was retroactively scanned for those 100 years of age and older who applied to a geriatrics outpatient clinic. The study comprised seven people with complete data who were 100 years of age or older. The Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors-II Scale SYBDS-II was used to collect information about the participants demographic characteristics, chronic illnesses, medications, physical capabilities, and social assessments. Results: The studys participants were all female, and their average age was 101. The majority were totally dependent on everyday living activities. Despite this, according to the HLBS-II, these people reported that their health was either moderate or good. The majority of the participants had lived mostly in small towns and rural areas. None of the participants had ever smoked a cigarette or drank alcohol. The most prevalent chronic illness was hypertension 85,7, and the average number of medications taken by people was 7. Conclusion: These findings indicate that leading a healthy lifestyle in our culture can be crucial to living beyond 100 years old and may help with the development of policies about healthy aging and the growing elderly population in our nation.

 Objective: In our country, there is not enough knowledge regarding the health state and way of life of those who are 100 years old and older. Our studys objectives include defining the social, demographic, and clinical traits of centenarians and making a contribution to the restructuring of health policies. Materials and Methods: The hospital information system was retroactively scanned for those 100 years of age and older who applied to a geriatrics outpatient clinic. The study comprised seven people with complete data who were 100 years of age or older. The Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors-II Scale SYBDS-II was used to collect information about the participants demographic characteristics, chronic illnesses, medications, physical capabilities, and social assessments. Results: The studys participants were all female, and their average age was 101. The majority were totally dependent on everyday living activities. Despite this, according to the HLBS-II, these people reported that their health was either moderate or good. The majority of the participants had lived mostly in small towns and rural areas. None of the participants had ever smoked a cigarette or drank alcohol. The most prevalent chronic illness was hypertension 85,7, and the average number of medications taken by people was 7. Conclusion: These findings indicate that leading a healthy lifestyle in our culture can be crucial to living beyond 100 years old and may help with the development of policies about healthy aging and the growing elderly population in our nation.

 Objective: In our country, there is not enough knowledge regarding the health state and way of life of those who are 100 years old and older. Our studys objectives include defining the social, demographic, and clinical traits of centenarians and making a contribution to the restructuring of health policies. Materials and Methods: The hospital information system was retroactively scanned for those 100 years of age and older who applied to a geriatrics outpatient clinic. The study comprised seven people with complete data who were 100 years of age or older. The Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors-II Scale SYBDS-II was used to collect information about the participants demographic characteristics, chronic illnesses, medications, physical capabilities, and social assessments. Results: The studys participants were all female, and their average age was 101. The majority were totally dependent on everyday living activities. Despite this, according to the HLBS-II, these people reported that their health was either moderate or good. The majority of the participants had lived mostly in small towns and rural areas. None of the participants had ever smoked a cigarette or drank alcohol. The most prevalent chronic illness was hypertension 85,7, and the average number of medications taken by people was 7. Conclusion: These findings indicate that leading a healthy lifestyle in our culture can be crucial to living beyond 100 years old and may help with the development of policies about healthy aging and the growing elderly population in our nation.

 Amaç: 100 yaş ve üzeri bireylerin sağlık durumları, yaşam tarzları hakkında ülkemizde yeterli bilgi birikimi bulunmamaktadır. Çalışmamızın amacı asırlık bireylerin sosyal, demografik ve klinik karakteristik özelliklerini tanımlamak ve sağlık politikalarının yeniden düzenlenebilmesine katkı sağlamaktır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bir Geriatri polikliniğine başvuran 100 yaş ve üzeri bireyler hastane bilgi sistemi üzerinden retrospektif olarak taranmıştır. 100 yaş ve üzerinde olup verileri tam olan 7 birey çalışmaya dahil edilmiştir. Katılımcıların demografik değişkenleri, kronik hastalıkları, kullandığı ilaçları, fiziksel işlevsellikleri ve Sağlıklı Yaşam Biçimi Davranışları-II Ölçeği SYBDÖ-II kullanılarak yapılan sosyal açıdan değerlendirilmeleri not edilmiştir. Bulgular: Çalışmaya dahil edilen bireylerin hepsi kadın olup yaş ortalamaları 101di. Çoğu günlük yaşam aktivitelerinde tam bağımlıydı. Buna rağmen bu bireyler SYBDÖ-IIye göre sağlıklarının orta veya iyi düzeylerde olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. Katılımcıların çoğu yaşamlarının büyük bir kısmını köy ve kırsal alanda geçirmişti. Hiçbir katılımcı hayatları boyunca sigara ve alkol kullanmıştı. Hipertansiyon 85,7 en sık görülen kronik hastalıktı ve bireylerin kullandıkları ortanca ilaç sayısı 7idi. Sonuç: Bu sonuçlar toplumumuzda sağlıklı yaşam biçimini korumanının 100 yaşına ulaşmada önemli bir rol oynayabileceğini göstermektedir ve ülkemizde sağlıklı yaşlanma ve artan bu popülasyonun hakkında geliştirilecek politikalara fayda sağlayabilir.

Article Details

A Study with a Small Sample of Centenarians in the Community: Lifestyle and Clinical Characteristics

Authors:

Candeniz Avcı | Neslihan Kayahan | Mehmet İlkin Naharci

Publisher:

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Main Topics:

Clinical Sciences

Journal:

Abant Medical Journal Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.163-170

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001304956

pISSN:

1305-4392

centenarian

health promoting lifestyle

rural areaasırlık

kırsal alan

sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışları

Issues

Article Details

A Study with a Small Sample of Centenarians in the Community: Lifestyle and Clinical Characteristics

Authors: Candeniz Avcı | Neslihan Kayahan | Mehmet İlkin Naharci

Publisher: Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Main Topics: Clinical Sciences

Journal: Abant Medical Journal Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.163-170

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2023

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001304956

pISSN: 1305-4392

centenarian

health promoting lifestyle

rural areaasırlık

kırsal alan

sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışları

Issues

Authors:

Candeniz Avcı | Neslihan Kayahan | Mehmet İlkin Naharci

Publisher:

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Main Topics:

Clinical Sciences

Journal:

Abant Medical Journal Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.163-170

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001304956

pISSN:

1305-4392