The Effects of Perceived Stress on Cognition in the Community Elderly.
- Author:
Su Kyung CHU
1
;
Jang Hak YOO
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Eulji University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Elderly;
Stress;
Cognition
- MeSH:
Aged*;
Cognition*;
Data Collection;
Education;
Health Promotion;
Humans
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2008;19(3):368-377
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of perceived stress on cognition in the community elderly. METHODS: This was a descriptive study. Data were collected using individual-based interviews from 40 senior residents at the hall for the elderly in S City. The period of data collection was from June 19 to July 7, 2006. The tools of data collection were Mini-Mental State Examination (Folstein, Folstein, & McHugh, 1975) and Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen, Kamarck, & Mermelstein, 1983). RESULTS: Cognition showed significant differences according to gender, education, and regular exercise. Cognition was significantly correlated to stress and age. Stress was significantly correlated to orientation, recall, and attention/calculation. In the results of stepwise multiple regression, factors affecting cognition were stress, age, and gender. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to prepare health promotion programs that can reduce stress level in the community elderly.
