Journal of Korean Academy of Rural Health Nursing (한국농촌간호학회지)
- Volume 10 Issue 1
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- Pages.17-29
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- 2015
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- 1975-8677(pISSN)
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- 2765-2947(eISSN)
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Effects of Activity of Daily Living and Depression on Quality of Life among Elderly Women in Rural Areas
농촌 여성 노인의 일상생활수행능력과 우울이 삶의 질에 미치는 영향
- Lee, Hung Sa (Department of Nursing Science, Sunmoon University)
- 이홍자 (선문대학교 간호학과)
- Received : 2015.05.01
- Accepted : 2015.06.15
- Published : 2015.06.30
Abstract
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 (