Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2013;15(2):103-111.
재가노인의 무력감 영향요인 분석: 우울, 스트레스, 사회적 지지, 건강증진행위 및 일상생활수행능력과의 관련성
유수정·임경춘·서현미·공은희·김주현
Powerlessness in Community-dwelling Older Korean Adults: Association of Depression, Stress, Social Support, Health Promotion Behavior & Activities of Daily Living
Yu, Su Jeong · Lim, Kyung Choon · Seo, Hyun Mi · Kong, Eun-Hi · Kim, Joo Hyun
Abstract
Purpose This study was done to identify the factors influencing powerlessness in community-dwelling older
adults. Methods The participants in this study were 155 older adults. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire
including scales for general characteristics, powerlessness, stress, depression, social support, health
promotion behavior, and activity of daily living. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA,
and stepwise multiple regression analysis with the SPSS/WIN 18.0 program. Results There were statistically significant
differences in powerlessness according to age, living with spouse, living with family, education level, perceived
economic status, perceived health status, and medical treatment experience. The most powerful predictor
of powerlessness was depression(p<.001, R2=.577). A combination of depression, health promotion behavior,
stress, social support, and current medical treatment accounted for 69.1% of the variance in powerlessness.
Conclusion The results suggest that future study needs to be done to develop and test nursing intervention programs
using randomized clinical trial methods to identify interventions to relieve the powerlessness in older adults.
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