J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2008 Aug;15(3):284-290.

Factors Influencing Self-Rated Health in Elderly Women in the Community

• An OH
• Lee JH

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was done to identify factors that influence self-rated health in elderly women. METHOD: The research design for this study was a descriptive survey design using a convenience sampling method. Data collection was done using a self-questionnaire with 201 women participating in the study. Frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations, Pearson's correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression with the SPSS 10.0 program were used to analyze the data.
RESULTS
The age of the women ranged from 65 to 89 and mean was 72.9. The main factors that affected self-rated health were depression, sleep, family APGAR, economic level, social activities and number of illnesses. These variables accounted for 44% of self-rated health.
CONCLUSION
The findings of this study provide useful information for constructing intervention programs for elderly women.

Keyword

Elders; Health status

MeSH Terms

Aged
Data Collection
Depression
Female
Humans
Research Design