Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science

Korean society of Biological Nursing Science (한국기초간호학회)
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A Study on the Relationship between Hypertension and Depression among the Elderly in Urban Areas

일 도시지역 노인의 고혈압과 우울 간의 관계

  • Received : 2010.11.12
  • Accepted : 2010.12.15
  • Published : 2010.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was designed to identify the correlation among perceived health status, health behavior, activities of daily living and depression among the elderly with hypertension. Methods: The subjects consisted of 238 person aged over 65 with hypertension who live in house located in BukGu Daegu city. The Data was collected through interview with questionnaire from July, to August 10, 2010. Results: There was a significant relation between perceived health status & ADL (r=.328, p=.000) and between depression & ADL (r=-.293, p=.000). There was s significant relation between depression & perceived health status (r=-.199, p=.002). The general characteristics which significantly affected depression was sex (t=2.49, p=.013), age (F=5.882, p=.001) education (F=6.550, p=.000), occupation (t=-6.990, p=.000). Conclusion: The findings of this study provide useful information for constructing an intervention program and care for the elderly with hypertension.

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