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Introduction : The present study was entitled “A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding rights of senior citizens among elderly in selected coastal areas at Pallithottam, Kollam with a view to develop an information booklet.” Objectives : The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding the rights of senior citizens among the elderly, to find out the association between knowledge regarding the rights of senior citizens among the elderly and selected demographic variables, and to develop and distribute an information booklet regarding the rights of senior citizens among elderly. Materials & Methods : A quantitative approach with a non-experimental descriptive research design was used in this study. The sample comprised of 100 elderly residing in the selected coastal area of Pallithottam, Kollam. The study sample was selected by a non-probability convenience sampling technique. The tool used for data collection was a self-administered knowledge questionnaire for assessing the knowledge regarding the rights of senior citizens and demographic Proforma. The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result : The result of the study showed that out of 100 samples, 90% had poor knowledge and the remaining 10% had moderate knowledge regarding the rights of senior citizens. The study also found that there was significant association between knowledge regarding the rights of senior citizens and demographic variables such as gender, religion, number of children, and education. There was no significant association between knowledge and demographic variables such as age, marital status, employment, color of BPL ration card, living status and previous knowledge. Based on the findings, the researchers developed and distributed an information booklet on knowledge regarding the rights of senior citizens among the elderly in the community.

Mrs. Jyothilakshmi J, Ms. Pournami C A, Ms. Ria Thankam John, Ms. Richa Sebastian, Ms. Riya Raphy. A Descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding Rights of Senior Citizens among Elderly in Selected Coastal areas at Pallithottam, Kollam with a view to develop an Information Booklet [Internet]. Benziger International Journal of Nursing Education, Extension & Research. 2025 [cited 2025 Jan 25]. Available from: https://bijneer.bbcon.ac.in/current_issue/view/10