Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science

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A Study on the Perceived Health Status, Depression and Activities of Daily Living for the Low-income Elderly in Urban Areas

저소득층 노인이 지각한 건강상태와 우울 및 일상생활수행능력 간의 관계

  • Received : 2009.09.25
  • Accepted : 2009.11.25
  • Published : 2009.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was designed to identify the correlation among perceived health, depression and activities of daily living in low-income community dwelling elderly. Methods: The subjects consisted of 254 basic livelihood security person aged over 65, who live in house located in Buk-gu, Daegu city. The data was collected through interview with questionnaire from July 1 to August 20, 2009. Results: The average number of the perceived status in study subjects was 2.37. The average scores of activities of daily living (ADL) were 5.55. There was a significant relationship between perceived health status & ADL (r=.270, p=.01) and between depression & ADL (r=-.163, p=.01). The general characteristics which significantly affected depression was sex (t=-1.986, p=.49), education (F=8.968, p=.000), marital status (F=2.588, p=.037), occupation (t=33.258, p=.000). The general characteristics which significantly affected ADL was occupation (t=-7.677, p=.000). Conclusion: The finding of this study give useful information for constructing an intervention program and care for low-income elderly.

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