Authors : Oliver Rotachukwu Ngwoke, Blessing Edward Sa`aku, Justina Ifeoma Ofuebe, David J. Ayalogu, Lawretta Eyuche Ozoemena, Uchenna Cosmas Ugwu and Catherine Uzo Ene
Abstract: Physiotherapy is effective in promoting health of older adults. This study aims to ascertain the awareness of the physiotherapeutic effects of yoga activities in ageing promotion among healthy Nigerian older adults. This descriptive study was conducted in Nigeria from January-March 2018 and comprised of older adults commonly addressed as retirees. Using a well-structured questionnaire a sample of 480 older adults was studied. Statistical package for social science Version 21 was used for data analysis. Of the 480 participants surveyed, 460 (96%) completed the questionnaire correctly. Majority of the participants were males (53%), aged 65-74 years (44%), Christians (48%) and had tertiary education (39%). Overall, the participants were aware of the physiotherapeutic effects of yoga activities in ageing promotion (2.53±0.21>2.50). The awareness was high on males, aged 65-74 years, 85 years plus, Christians, Pagans, participants with secondary and tertiary education (Mean values>2.50). A statistically significant difference was observed with regards to gender, religion and level of education (p>0.05) while none existed on age (p = 0.01<0.05). Majority of the participants were aware of the physiotherapeutic effects of yoga activities in ageing promotion. It was recommended that yoga activities should form integral part of post-retirement programmes of the older adults.
Oliver Rotachukwu Ngwoke, Blessing Edward Sa`aku, Justina Ifeoma Ofuebe, David J. Ayalogu, Lawretta Eyuche Ozoemena, Uchenna Cosmas Ugwu and Catherine Uzo Ene, 2019. Awareness of Physiotherapeutic Effects of Yoga Activities in Ageing Promotion among Healthy Nigerian Older Adults. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 14: 1295-1299.