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the relationship between social support and general health of the elderly in Khash city, 1399
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Somayeh Shahroudi    , Hossein Rashki ghalenow * , Hossein Izadirad , Atefeh Siyasar , Majid Dastras |
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Abstract: (1193 Views) |
Background : The increase in the number of elderly people has led to new issues such as social protection related to them. Because the disabilities of elderly people become more common with age and their dependencies sometimes become inevitable. In this situation, the role of social support in maintaining and improving the health of the elderly becomes important.
Methods: The present study is a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study. The sampling method was based on a multi-stage method. In the first stage, comprehensive urban health service centers were considered as sampling clusters. Then, 3 centers (clusters) with the largest population were selected. In the second stage, in each center, by easy sampling method, the elderly were selected and entered into the study considering the inclusion criteria. Data were collected using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and the Family Scale Social Support Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed with SPSS 21.
Results: The mean general health score of the elderly was05/13± 28/30 .The results of test analysis showed the relationship between social support and general health(rho=-0.32 , p<0.001) as well as subscales of depression, physical symptoms and symptoms of anxiety and sleep disorders(p<0.001), which indicates a correlation between social support and general health of the elderly.
Conclusions:
Considering the significant relationship between social support and general health of the elderly,It is necessary to pay special attention to this issue in the policies and plans of the responsible organization and consider the necessary measures to improve and enhance social support for the elderly. |
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| Keywords: Social Support, Public Health, Elderly |
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Type of Study: Geriatric Nursing |
Subject:
nursing
Received: 2021/04/5 | Accepted: 2021/11/9 | Published: 2022/01/30
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