Factors Associated with Depression in Older Adults Living Alone during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Purpose: The aims of this study were to examine the rate of depression among older adults living alone and to identify factors associated with depression in older adults living alone during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A secondary data analysis was performed using data from the 2020 Korea Communi...

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Publicado en:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing / Jiyeog Sahoe Ganho Hakoeji Vol. 33; no. 4; pp. 418 - 432
Autores principales: Eun Hye Hong, Kyung Hee Lee
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing Dec2022
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          Depression Risk Factors
          Loneliness South Korea
          COVID-19 Pandemic
          Human
          Secondary Analysis
          South Korea
          Aged
          Aged, 80 and Over
          Physical Activity
          Sleep
          Health Status
          Breakfast
          Stress, Psychological
          Sociodemographic Factors
          Life Style Changes
          Social Isolation
          Interviews
          Questionnaires
          Infection Control
          Psychosocial Aspects of Illness
          Smoking Complications
          Stress, Psychological Complications
          Interpersonal Relations
          Male
          Female
          Alcohol Abuse
          Ventilation
          Sterilization and Disinfection
          Masks
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          Aged: 65+ years
          Aged, 80 & over
          Male
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      ab: Purpose: The aims of this study were to examine the rate of depression among older adults living alone and to identify factors associated with depression in older adults living alone during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A secondary data analysis was performed using data from the 2020 Korea Community Health Survey. The study participants were 18,824 older adults aged 65 years and over living alone. The data of the complex sample design was analyzed with consideration for weights, stratification, and clustering. Complex sample multiple logistic regression was conducted to identify factors associated with depression in older adults living alone during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: The results showed that the rate of depression in older adults living alone was 6.3%. Older adults living alone with decreased physical activity, decreased hours of sleep, and an increased or similar frequency of meeting with friends or neighbors were found to be more likely to have depression. In terms of factors related to the practice of COVID-19 infection prevention and control rules, not disinfecting regularly and not wearing a mask indoors were related to depression. For health-related factors, fair or poor self-rated health status, not having breakfast every day, and feeling stressed were related to depression. Conclusion: It is recommended to develop tailored interventions to prevent depression among older adults living alone by considering the factors related to their depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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