The Relationships between Social Determinants of Health and Health-related Quality of Life among the Community-dwelling Elderly
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
;
: 237-247, 2014.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-42234
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to examine the social determinants of health (SDH) associated with health-related quality of life (HQOL) among the community-dwelling elderly, based on the conceptual framework of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health (CSDH).METHODS:
A survey was conducted with 199 elders aged 65 years or older sampled through convenient sampling. Data were collected through face to face interviews by trained interviewers using a structured questionnaire, which included scales of the residential area, social support, sense of community, social network, health behaviors, and HQOL. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and stepwise multivariate regression.RESULTS:
Major SDH affecting HQOL included the participants' residential area, sense of community, and health behavior. The HQOL of the elderly residing in the B area with a low rate of basic livelihood security recipients was higher than that of those residing in other areas.CONCLUSION:
CSDH framework was useful to determine the factors associated with HQOL among the community-dwelling elderly. In addition to their health behavior, their sense of community was found to be a SDH of HQOL, indicating the need of health promotion programs tailored to the characteristics of residential areas and strategies to enhance involvement in community activities.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Weights and Measures
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Health Behavior
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Social Determinants of Health
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Health Promotion
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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