Fatigue and Factors Influencing Fatigue in Middle-aged Adults by Age Groups.
- Author:
Hee Kyung KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Kongju National University, 326 Okryong-dong, Kongju city, Chungnam, Korea. hkkim@kongju.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Fatigue;
Middle aged;
Adults
- MeSH:
Adult*;
Child;
Depression;
Education;
Fatigue*;
Humans;
Learning;
Middle Aged;
Nursing;
Spouses;
Tobacco Products
- From:Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
2006;12(4):273-281
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to provide basic data for nursing programs to reduce fatigue among middle-aged adults by looking at age group differences. METHOD: The study used a secondary analysis design and participants were 315 middle-aged adults. The data was analyzed using chi-square-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient analysis, and stepwise multiple regression. RESULTS: The findings revealed significant age group differences in socio-demographic variables for educational level, job, religion, economic status, consumption of cigarettes, experience with disease, satisfaction with spouse and children, and number of children. Scores of fatigue showed a significant difference between age groups. The factors influencing fatigue for subjects in their thirties were depression, level of education and self-efficacy. For those in their forties, factors were stress, depression, and self-efficacy. For those in their fifties, the factor was stress. CONCLUSION: For people in their thirties, school education or lifelong learning programs are needed to reduce fatigue. A disease prevention program and a family support program for people in their forties and fifties. Nurses need to provide customized nursing programs related to depression, stress and self-efficacy to reduce fatigue among middle-aged adults based on age groups.