Korean J Adult Nurs.  2015 Oct;27(5):583-593. 10.7475/kjan.2015.27.5.583.

The Factors Associated with Depression in the Elderly Male: Based on the 5th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

• Oh D
• Kim CG

• KMID: 2221736
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2015.27.5.583

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to identify factors influencing depression in the elderly male in Korea.
METHODS
The initial data were collected from the 5th Korea national health and nutrition examination survey (KNHANES-V). The data of 1,210 adults with the age over 65 years were finally analysed using t or chi2 test, stepwise multiple logistic regression. Research variables utilized in this study were 29 factors including demographic and health-related characteristics, physical and economic activities, and life habits.
RESULTS
Seven factors were found to be associated with depression in the elderly male including stress level, uncontrolled drinking experience, physical discomfort days in recent two weeks, the level of activities in daily life, diabetes mellitus, economic activity status, and sleeping hours.
CONCLUSION
These results can be used in developing appropriate depression prevention program considering the characteristics of the elderly male.

MeSH Terms

Adult
Aged*
Depression*
Diabetes Mellitus
Drinking
Humans
Korea*
Logistic Models
Male*
Nutrition Surveys*

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