Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (대한간호학회지)

Korean Society of Nursing Science (한국간호과학회)
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Fatigue, Depression and Sleep in Young adult and Middle-Aged

청ㆍ중년층의 피로, 우울, 수면에 관한 연구

  • 김옥수 (이화여자대학교 간호과학대학) ;
  • 김애정 (여주대학 간호과) ;
  • 김선화 (경동정보대학 간호과) ;
  • 백성희 (이화여자대학교 간호과학대학) ;
  • 양경미 (초당대학교 간호학과)
  • Published : 2003.08.01
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate fatigue, depression and sleep in young adult and middle-aged. Method: The convenient sample consisted of 415 subjects from 20 to 59 years old. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire from July to October, 2001. The V AS-F and CES-D were utilized to measure the level of fatigue and depression. Sleep duration and sleep satisfaction were measured based on the subject's self-report. Result: The result of the study revealed that the level of fatigue and depression was higher among young adult than middle-aged. Considering age and gender, the level of fatigue and depression was higher among young adult women and middle-aged men. Depression and sleep satisfaction influenced on the fatigue. Conclusion: Health care providers need to concern about fatigue and depression in young adult women and middle-aged men. Especially, more concern and intervention programs are needed for young adult women and middle-aged men.

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