• Asia Pac J Public Health · Nov 2012

    The future of health care: students' perceptions, education, and training in aging and health in India.

    • Amenda Kumar, Shanthi Johnson, and T J Kamalanabhan.
    • University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    • Asia Pac J Public Health. 2012 Nov 1;24(6):923-31.

    AbstractThis study examined the students' perceptions on the care of the older persons and their education and training in geriatrics and gerontology in India. Students (n = 229) from medicine, nursing, and social work programs completed a survey. Three key findings emerged: (a) strong family ties and filial piety in aging care, (b) acknowledging the importance of social, economic, and religious factors in the care of the older persons while not recognizing the age-related health needs, and (c) although participants described their education and training as being adequate, lack of awareness of aging policies highlight the need for formalized educational and training opportunities.

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