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KMID : 1032220150100010017
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Journal of Korean Academy of Rural Health Nursing
2015 Volume.10 No. 1 p.17 ~ p.29
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Effects of Activity of Daily Living and Depression on Quality of Life among Elderly Women in Rural Areas
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Lee Hung-Sa
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was done to examine factors affecting quality of life among community-dwelling elderly women who live in rural areas.
Methods: The design of this research was cross-sectional descriptive study. The participants were 92 community-dwelling women aged 65 or older. Data were collected from November 1 to 15, 2013. ADL (Kart's Index), GDS-SF (Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form) and GQOL (Geriatric Quality of Life Scale) were used to measure variables. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Spearman's coefficient and stepwise multiple regression.
Results: The participants' mean age was 77.5, and 85.9% had elementary school graduation or less education, and for 64.1%, their economic status was low. Spearman's rho coefficient analysis found that QOL was significantly associated with depression (r=-.72, p<.001), perceived health (r=.58, p<.001), regular exercise (r=.47, p<.001), education level (r=.29, p=.005), and ADL (r=-.21, p=.043). Multiple regression analysis showed that 65.9% of their QOL was explained by depression (β=-.72), perceived health (β=.24), ADL (β=-.16), exercise (β=.22) and number of diseases (β=.19).
Conclusion: These results indicate that older women who live rural areas need support for ADL, and prevention of depression to improve their quality of life.
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KEYWORD
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Activity of Daily Living, Depression, Quality of Life
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