Kayal, Aghadeer A., Angawi, Khadija K., Alsaigh, Rasha R. and Khan, Hafiz T.A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1817-3730 (2025) Assessment Of Population Willingness To Consider Elderly Day Care Centers In Saudi Arabia. Cureus, 17 (2). e78778.

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Abstract

Background:
The ageing population is one of the topics that are debated the most today. In all affluent nations, the senior population is expanding rather consistently. To ensure the long-term stability of national healthcare systems, a significant increase in the number of healthcare providers and facilities is needed, particularly in Saudi Arabia. In this regard, one of the solutions is the utilisation of daycare facilities. Thus, the objective of this study is to assess the population’s willingness to consider elderly day care for their older relatives.

Methods
The research employs a cross-sectional study design in which questionnaires were randomly distributed to Saudi citizens aged between 18 and 59 years. A multiple logistic regression is used to identify important factors associated with public willingness to consider their relatives in daycare centres.

Results
Around three-fifths of the Saudis are willing to enrol the elderly in daycare institutions. People aged 45-51 years were three times more willing to consider elderly daycare institutions for their older relatives (aOR: 3.85, 95% CI: 1.72-8.33). Factors that are associated with higher willingness include “Seniors play an important role in our society" (aOR: 1.67, 95% CI: 1.30-2.13) and “The elders are wise and knowledgeable about the traditions of their community” (aOR: 1.49, 95% CI: 1.19-1.89). The factors associated with higher willingness are awareness regarding the existence of elderly day care institutions in Saudi Arabia (aOR: 1.37, 95% CI: 1.11 to 1.67). Other important factors associated with a higher willingness to consider daycare are nature of occupation, financial capacity, being strong enough physically to handle the elderly, and understanding the elderly.

Conclusion
It has been suggested that many Saudis are fully aware of the concept of elderly daycare centres and willing to let their older relatives join them. Therefore, spreading awareness and introducing daycare care centers to more people can make a difference in our community to provide the care our elderly deserve.

Item Type:	Article
Identifier:	10.7759/cureus.78778
Subjects:	Medicine and health
Depositing User:	Hafiz T.A. Khan
Date Deposited:	10 Feb 2025 09:14
Last Modified:	10 Feb 2025 09:15
URI:	https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/13029
Sustainable Development Goals:	Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

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