Nutritional Status and Risk Factors for Malnutrition in Low-income Urban Elders
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 708-716, 2014.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-42240
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the nutritional status of low-income urban elders by diversified ways, and to analyze the risk factors for malnutrition.METHODS:
The participants in this study were 183 low-income elders registered at a visiting healthcare facility in a public health center. Data were collected using anthropometric measurements, and a questionnaire survey. For data analysis, descriptive statistics, chi2-test, t-test, Fisher's exact test, multiple logistic regression analysis were performed using SPSS 20.0.RESULTS:
Regarding the nutritional status of low-income elders as measured by the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), 10.4% of the elders were classified as malnourished; 57.4% as at high risk for malnutrition; and 32.2% as having normal nutrition levels. The main factors affecting malnutrition for low-income elders were loss of appetite (OR=3.34, 95% CI 1.16~9.56) and difficulties in meal preparation (OR=2.35, 95% CI 1.13~4.88).CONCLUSION:
In order to effectively improve nutrition in low-income urban elders, it is necessary to develop individual intervention strategies to manage factors that increase the risk of malnutrition and to use systematic approach strategies in local communities in terms of a nutrition support system.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Poverty
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Urban Population
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Severity of Illness Index
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Activities of Daily Living
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Health Behavior
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Health Status
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Oral Health
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Nutritional Status
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Risk Factors
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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