EFFECT OF KYPHOSIS ON PHYSICAL FUNCTION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG RETIRED OLIlER COMMUNITY-DWELLERS IN ENUGU STATE

Abstract

This paper determined the effect of kyphosis on physical function and entrepreneurship among retired older community-dwellers in Enugu state with a view of improving physical abilities and financial independence after retirement. To guide the study, three specific objectives and one postulated hypothesis were utilized. A retrospective longitudinal research design was employed. A sample size of 340 participants (20 participants from each local government area in Enugu state; 17(LGA) precisely) was studied. Data were collected using measurement. interview and observation schedule. Mean scores, standard deviation, frequency, percentage, t-test and Pearson product moment correlation (r) were the statistical tools used. It was found that greater magnitude of kyphosis is associated with age and could lead to decline in physical function and decreased entrepreneurship ability among retired elderly. Therefore. it was recommended that early recognition and prevention of kyphosis may improve physical function and
entrepreneurship among retired older community-dwellers in the 21st century and beyond.