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Factors Related to Anxiety and Depression of the Family Caregivers' with Dementia Patients: based on 2015 Community Health Survey  

Um, Taerim (Industry-Academic cooperation foundation office of research affairs of Yonsei University Wonju campus)
Choi, Boyoung (Department of Public Health & Medical Administration, Dongyang University)
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The Journal of Korean Society for School & Community Health Education / v.19, no.3, 2018 , pp. 65-77 More about this Journal
Abstract
Background & Objectives: This study aims to investigate the health status of family caregivers with dementia patients and identify the factors related to their anxiety and depression. Methods: Data from 2015 Community Health Survey(n=2,426) was used. A chi-square test was performed to investigate the health status of family caregivers, and a multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify the factors associated with anxiety and depression. Results: Odds ratio(OR) of anxiety and depression was 1.29 times higher in female, 2.49 times higher in over 70 years versus under 39 years. ORs were lower 34.0%, 26.0%, 26.0% in the working group, the physical activity group, the alcohol drinking group respectively. ORs of anxiety and depression were 4.54 times, 1.57 times higher in the stress group, the chronic disease group respectively. And ORs were 61.0%, 28.0% lower respectively when social networks and social activities was present. Conclusions: The rate of experiencing anxiety and depression was high in family caregivers with dementia patients. It is necessary to provide diverse programs to reduce the burden of family support, anxiety and depression of family caregivers.
Keywords
Anxiety; Community Health Survey; Dementia; Depression; Family Caregivers;
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