Fatigue, Depression and Sleep in Young adult and Middle-Aged.

Author: Oksoo KIM ¹ ; Ae Jung KIM ; Sun Wha KIM ; Sung Hee BAIK ; Kyung Mi YANG
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1. College of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, . OHONG@ewha.ac.kr
Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract
Keywords: Fatigue; Depression; Sleep
From: Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2003;33(5):618-624
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:Korean
Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to investigate fatigue, depression and sleep in young adult and middle-aged. METHOD: The convenient sample consisted of 415 subjects from 20 to 59 years old. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire from July to October, 2001. The VAS-F and CES-D were utilized to measure the level of fatigue and depression. Sleep duration and sleep satisfaction were measured based on the subject's self-report. RESULT: The result of the study revealed that the level of fatigue and depression was higher among young adult than middle-aged. Considering age and gender, the level of fatigue and depression was higher among young adult women and middle-aged men. Depression and sleep satisfaction influenced on the fatigue. CONCLUSION: Health care providers need to concern about fatigue and depression in young adult women and middle-aged men. Especially, more concern and intervention programs are needed for young adult women and middle-aged men.