The Comparison of Health Status and Health Behavior among Hypertension Group, DM Group, and Hypertension DM Group for the Aged Provided with Customized Home Care Service by Visiting Nurses.
10.12799/jkachn.2011.22.1.11
- Author:
Hee Kyoung HYOUNG
1
;
Hyo Soon JANG
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Jesus University, Korea. hsjang@jesus.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aged;
Hypertension;
Diabetes mellitus;
Home care services
- MeSH:
Arthritis;
Delivery of Health Care;
Depression;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Drinking;
Glucose;
Health Behavior*;
Home Care Services*;
House Calls;
Hypertension*;
Motor Activity;
Nurses, Community Health*;
Smoke;
Smoking;
Stroke;
Waist Circumference;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2011;22(1):11-21
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study aims to compare health status and health behavior among the hypertension group, the DM group, and the hypertension-DM group for aged clients of customized home visiting health care services. METHODS: This study was conducted as cross-sectional research. The subjects of this study were 2,235 aged people over 65 living in J City. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and measurements. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 12.0 program, and descriptive statistics, chi2 test, t-test and ANOVA were used for the analyses. RESULTS: BP and glucose control showed a significant difference among the groups. BMI and waist circumference were significantly higher in the hypertension-DM group than in the other groups. Stroke, arthritis, and perceived health status were significantly different among the three groups. Depression was high, but not significantly different among the groups. Smoking and drinking were not significantly different among the groups. Physical activity was very low, especially in the hypertension group. Medication was high, especially in the hypertension-DM group. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to consider care plans for the hypertension-DM group, and educate the group for care management. Also, depression and physical activity programs are needed for the aged.
