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이홍자 ( Lee Hung-Sa ) - 선문대학교 간호학과
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was done to examine factors affecting quality of life among community-dwelling elderly women who live in rural areas.
Methods: The design of this research was cross-sectional descriptive study. The participants were 92 community-dwelling women aged 65 or older. Data were collected from November 1 to 15, 2013. ADL (Kart's Index), GDS-SF (Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form) and GQOL (Geriatric Quality of Life Scale) were used to measure variables. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Spearman's coefficient and stepwise multiple regression.
Results: The participants' mean age was 77.5, and 85.9% had elementary school graduation or less education, and for 64.1%, their economic status was low. Spearman's rho coefficient analysis found that QOL was significantly associated with depression (r=-.72, p<.001), perceived health (r=.58, p<.001), regular exercise (r=.47, p<.001), education level (r=.29, p=.005), and ADL (r=-.21, p=.043). Multiple regression analysis showed that 65.9% of their QOL was explained by depression (β=-.72), perceived health (β=.24), ADL (β=-.16), exercise (β=.22) and number of diseases (β=.19).
Conclusion: These results indicate that older women who live rural areas need support for ADL, and prevention of depression to improve their quality of life.
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KeyWords
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노인, 일상생활수행능력, 우울, 삶의 질
Activity of Daily Living, Depression, Quality of Life
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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