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Comparison of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Between Korea Elders and New Zealand Elders

한국 노인과 뉴질랜드 노인의 우울, 불안 및 스트레스 비교 연구

  • Received : 2015.06.11
  • Accepted : 2015.09.11
  • Published : 2015.09.30
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Abstract

This study was done to identify differences in depression, anxiety, and stress in Korea elders (n=55) and New Zealand elders (n=55). Methods: This study was conducted from January 24th, 2013 to February 10th, 2013. We individually matched Korea elders to New Zealand elders based on age and sex, and assessed a questionnaire regarding depression, anxiety, and stress. Results: The average depress score for the Korea elders (13.67/42) was significantly different to the average for the New Zealand elders (4.70/42). The average anxiety score for the Korea elders (11.42/42) was significantly different to the average score for the New Zealand elders (4.92/42). The average stress score for the Korea elders (13.54/42) was significantly different to the average score for the New Zealand elders (5.40/42). The depression score showed a significant relationship with anxiety and stress. There was significantly positive correlation between anxiety and stress. The study suggests that should be considered in developing nursing intervention to manage depress, anxiety, and stress of the Korea elderly people.

본 연구의 목적은 한국과 뉴질랜드 노인의 국가 간 우울, 불안, 스트레스 정도의 차이를 파악하기 위한 서술적 조사연구이다. 연구 대상은 60세 이상의 남녀 재가노인으로 뉴질랜드 55명과 성별로 짝짓기를 하여 한국 55명으로 총 110명을 분석하였다. 자료 수집은 2013년 1월 24일부터 2월 10일까지 구조화된 설문지로 직접 면접을 통하여 수집하였다. 연구 결과, 우울 정도는 한국 13.67/42점으로 뉴질랜드 4.70/42점보다 높았다. 불안 수준은 한국 11.42/42점으로 뉴질랜드 4.92/42점보다 높게 나타났다. 또한 스트레스 수준은 한국 13.54/42점으로 뉴질랜드 5.40/42점보다 높게 확인되었다. 노인의 우울, 불안 및 스트레스 간의 상관관계는 우울은 불안과 스트레스와 순 상관관계를 보였으며, 불안 또한 스트레스와 순 상관관계를 보였다. 본 연구를 통하여 한국 노인의 노년기 삶의 질 향상을 위해서 우울, 불안 및 스트레스를 감소시키는 프로그램의 개발 및 적용되어야 할 것으로 사료된다.

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