Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2006;8(2):136-145.
노인의 사회적 지지와 건강상태와의 관계
엄애용, 이영분, 최희정
Abstract
Purpose This study was to investigate effect of social support on health status in elderly
Method: Participants recruited in Chung-Choo city from February 9 to Febtuary 28, 2004. Data was obtained from 'The Multi-dimensional scale of perceived social support and Short Form-12 Health Survey Questionnaire of the elderly aged 65 older. Subjects were 307 to collect data analyzed by the SPSS 11.
Results Results of this study revealed that elderly who live in rural community, male, young age, have a spouse, high education and have a religion measured high score in social support and health status. There was significant positively correlated social support and health status.
Conclusion It is expected to make possible united health and welfare system for elderly of quality of life.