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http://dx.doi.org/10.12811/kshsm.2017.11.3.079

Socioeconomic and Social Support Factors of Malnutrition among Korean Elderly in the Community  

Kim, Su-Jin (Department of Nursing, Hanlyo University)
Jeon, Gyeong-Suk (Department of Nursing, Mokpo National University)
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The Korean Journal of Health Service Management / v.11, no.3, 2017 , pp. 79-90 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of malnutrition and to explore its association with socioeconomic and social support factors among Korean elderly in the community. Methods : The study sample was a weighted population of 10,160 elderly who participated in the 2014 Korean Elderly Living Conditions and Welfare Survey. Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the association socioeconomic and social support factors have with malnutrition. Results : Of the Korean elderly 18.6% were at risk of malnutrition. Being uneducated (OR=1.40) and having a lower household income (OR=1.97) were significantly associated with malnutrition even after adjusting for other socio-demographic and health-related covariates. Elderly who lived alone (OR=1.86) and who had poor relationships with their children (OR=1.97) were at much higher risk of malnutrition than their counterparts. Their having poor relationships with acquaintances and poor social participation were also associated with malnutrition. Conclusions : Socioeconomic and social support resources are important factors in the nutritional status of the elderly.
Keywords
Malnutrition; Elderly; Socioeconomic Status; Social Support Resource;
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