Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2010;12(3):248-255.

국민기초생활수급 여성독거노인의 삶의 질 연구

백선숙, 김경숙, 최정현

Abstract

Purpose
This study was conducted to identify the characteristics of older women living alone, and to verify variables related to quality of life and factors contributing to quality of life among these women who are enrolled in the national basic livelihood security program.
Methods
Data were collected in 3 cities from 107 vulnerable elderly women who lived alone. Structural surveys with face to face interviews were used to collect the data. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA and stepwise multiple regression analysis with the SPSS/WIN 14.0.
Results
The factors contributing to quality of life among older women living alone were health perception, income satisfaction, and health promotion behavior.
Conclusion
The results indicate that income satisfaction through economic support and health promotion behavior are needed in order to increase the quality of life of these women. Thus, health promotion programs and policy for adequate economic support are also needed.

Key words: Aged, Quality of life, Health promotion