PECUNIARY SUPPORT AND HEALTHINESS OF OLDER PERSONS OF RAWALPINDI

Abstract

Paper aimed at analyzing the impact and relationship of pecuniary support on the health of the older population following one’s gender. A sample of 384 respondents were selected and interviewed from Rawalpindi city. An interview schedule was developed as a tool, and pre- testing was employed to enhance tool quality. Data were analyzed using SPSS and the findings revealed that there exists a relationship between financial support and the health status of old people. Data shows, 69.53% of respondents were financially supported by their children while 40.89% of them were seeking financial support from either governmental or private institutions. The calculated p-value was 0.001. Relationship prevails between both variables that affect the older population of males and females. Meanwhile, the research study indicated the vulnerable situation of older people in society and suggested some measures to improve their health that includes: means of providing financial support or employment opportunities for the older population.