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http://dx.doi.org/10.5953/JMJH.2022.29.3.205

Factors Related to Subjective Health Status in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Living Alone on Low Income  

Yi, Yumi (Department of Nursing, College of Natural Science, Dong-Eui University)
Park, Yeon-Hwan (College of Nursing ․ Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University)
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Journal of muscle and joint health / v.29, no.3, 2022 , pp. 205-217 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the subjective health status (SHS) of low-income older adults living alone. Methods: This is a cross-sectional correlational study using secondary data analysis. Sociodemographic and health-related characteristics were included in this analysis. The health-related characteristics were categorized into three domains: physical, characterized by the number of chronic diseases and fall-related factors, timed up and go, and grip strength; psychological, in terms of depression and loneliness; and social, in terms of social support. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression analysis. Results: The mean SHS score was 2.46 out of five. Several factors influenced the SHS of low-income older adults living alone, including sex, age, level of education, monthly income, and the three domains. Four significant predictive factors of SHS in low-income older adults living alone were identified (42.5%): the number of chronic diseases, fear of falling, depression, and social support. Conclusion: SHS is a critical factor for older adults living alone on a low-income. Hence, evaluating SHS and developing interventions to improve it periodically is necessay. Such interventions should consider chronic disease management, screening and mediation for depression and fear of falling, and strengthening their social support systems.
Keywords
Aged; Poverty; Subjective health; Accidental falls; Depression;
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