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Factors Related to Death Preparedness among Community-dwelling Older Adults in Korea: Using Korean National Survey on Elderly 2014

지역사회 노인의 죽음준비에 영향을 미치는 요인: 2014년도 노인실태조사를 중심으로

  • Kim, Hyang (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
  • Yoon, Ju Young (Research Institute of Nursing Science.College of Nursing, Seoul National University)
  • 김향 (서울대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 윤주영 (서울대학교 간호과학연구소.서울대학교 간호대학)
  • Received : 2017.09.25
  • Accepted : 2017.11.25
  • Published : 2017.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study examined the current state of death preparedness and factors related to the death preparedness among community-dwelling older adults in Korea. Methods: A total of 6,879 older adults' data, selected from the Korean National Survey on the Elderly 2014 data, were analyzed. The criteria for selection were responding to the questionnaires directly and normal cognitive function. Stratified sampling logistic regression analysis was conducted on the compiled data. Results: It was seen that 37.3% of older adults were prepared for death; specifically, 28.6% had arranged for resting places, 10.7% had purchased burial clothes, 6.8% had subscribed to mutual aid societies, 0.7% participated in death education, and 0.6% had signed a will. The results of logistic regression indicated that the older adults who were females, older age, religious, highly educated, more satisfied with their economic status, living in rural areas, and participating in more social activities were more likely to prepare for their deaths compared to their counterparts. Conclusion: Education programs that prepare for death need to target marginalized groups in the community, such as male older adults and whose participation in social activities or satisfaction with their economic status are relatively low.

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