Predictors of Depression in Residents of Geriatric Medical and Welfare Facilities.
10.12934/jkpmhn.2010.19.2.212
- Author:
Min KIM
1
;
Young Ran KWEON
Author Information
1. Psychiatric Ward, Haenam Woori Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aged;
Geriatric nursing;
Depression
- MeSH:
Aged;
Depression*;
Geriatric Nursing;
Humans;
Mental Health;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2010;19(2):212-219
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify factors which predict depression in resdents of geriatric medical and welfare facilities in metropolitan areas. METHODS: The participants were 125 elderly people who resided in geriatric medical and welfare facilities. A structured questionnaires was used to collect data during the period from Sept. 28 to Oct. 23, 2009, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and Stepwise Multiple Regression with the SPSS/WIN 15.0 program. RESULTS: The mean score per item for perceived health status was 2.6, and the mean depression score was 3.40. Depression showed a negative correlation with perceived health status (r=-.44, p<.001). Variables that predicted depression were perceived health status, perceived economic status, and attitude of staff towards the elders (33.6%). CONCLUSION: The findings indicate a need to develop, geriatric mental health program to prevent depression in elders who reside in geriatric medical and welfare facilities.
