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http://dx.doi.org/10.5932/JKPHN.2011.25.1.028

Factors Influencing Death Anxiety in the Aged  

Lee, Jung-In (Department of Nursing, Hyechon University)
Kim, Soon-Yi (Department of Nursing, Hyechon University)
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Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing / v.25, no.1, 2011 , pp. 28-37 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The study examined influencing factors on death anxiety in the aged. Method: This was a descriptive survey study. Data were collected from March to June, 2010, from357 older home-dwelling adults. The questionnaires solicited information on death anxiety, family function, morale, health behavior and ego-integrity. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, and stepwise multiple regression. Results: Average scores were 2.50 for death anxiety, 3.80 for family function, 9.0 for morale, 3.12 for health behavior and 2.84 for ego-integrity. There were statistically significant negative correlations between family function and death anxiety, morale and death anxiety, health behavior and death anxiety, and ego-integrity and death anxiety Morale, ego-integrity, and economic status were a significant predictor of death anxiety. Conclusion: Multilateral efforts are needed to assist the aged in successful aging through continuous body activities and active participation in society.
Keywords
Death anxiety; Aged;
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