HEALTH AND LONELINESS STATUS OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN NURSING HOMES VERSUS THOSE LIVING WITH THEIR FAMILIES

Q: How can I download an article?

To download an article from SID, first log in to the site, search for the article title, and click on the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I download an ISI article?

To download an ISI article on SID, enter the keyword or article title in the search bar, view the relevant results, click on the desired article, and select the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I access the SID database?

To access the SID database, visit SID.ir, create an account, and log in to access scientific resources.

Q: Is downloading articles from SID free?

Some articles on SID are available for free, while others require payment. Details are specified on the article's page.

HEMATI ALAMDARLOU GH.; DEHSHIRI GH.R.; SHOJAEI SETAREH; HAKIMIRAD E.

مرکز اطلاعات علمی Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Journal Paper

Paper Information

Journal: Salmand: Iranian Journal of Ageing Year:2008 | Volume:3 | Issue:8 Page(s): 557-564

Download Full-Text

Persian Verion

View:

1,868

Download:

Cites:

Information Journal Paper

Title

HEALTH AND LONELINESS STATUS OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN NURSING HOMES VERSUS THOSE LIVING WITH THEIR FAMILIES

Author(s)

HEMATI ALAMDARLOU GH. | DEHSHIRI GH.R. | SHOJAEI SETAREH | HAKIMIRAD E. | Issue Writer Certificate

Keywords

ELDERLYQ2

NURSING HOMEQ2

LONELINESSQ2

GENERALQ2

Abstract

Objective: As attention of the ELDERLY is progressing rapidly in developing countries in recent years, special attention to their mental and physical needs are necessary. The aim of this study was to comparing GENERAL health and LONELINESS between two groups of the ELDERLY, one who live with their families versus those who live in NURSING HOMEs in north part of Tehran, Iran. Methods & Materials: This is a cross-comparative research. Sample consisted one hundred eighty ELDERLY, age 65 and over (96 male, 84 female, 103 living in NURSING HOMEs and 77 living with their families) with average of 73 years old and standard deviation 8 were selected. The sample was drawn by means of available method. GENERAL Health Question (GHQ) and LONELINESS questionnaires were administered . Data were analyzed by means of two way analysis of variance. Results: Findings showed that there were significant difference between GENERAL health of two groups . ( F( 1,176)= 19.53,P=0.0001) ( GENERAL health of the ELDERLY living in NURSING HOMEs was significantly lower than the ELDERLY living with their families. In addition, results showed that there were significant difference between LONELINESS of two groups. ( F( 1,176)= 105.5,P0.0001) LONELINESS of the ELDERLY living in NURSING HOMEs were significantly more than the ELDERLY living with their families. Moreover results showed that there was a significant difference between males and females in LONELINESS ( F(1,176)=15.84,P=0.0001), also analysis showed that the male ELDERLY had lonely feelings more than the female ELDERLY. Conclusion: Results of this study showed that living with member’s family has positive effect on physical and mental health of the ELDERLY. With respect to psycho-cultural situation of the ELDERLY in Tehran, Iran, living with their family, may be considered as a better place in obtaining a better health and psychological values.

Cites

References

Cite

APA: Copy

HEMATI ALAMDARLOU, GH., DEHSHIRI, GH.R., SHOJAEI, SETAREH, & HAKIMIRAD, E.. (2008). HEALTH AND LONELINESS STATUS OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN NURSING HOMES VERSUS THOSE LIVING WITH THEIR FAMILIES. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF AGEING, 3(8), 557-564. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/391499/en

Vancouver: Copy

HEMATI ALAMDARLOU GH., DEHSHIRI GH.R., SHOJAEI SETAREH, HAKIMIRAD E.. HEALTH AND LONELINESS STATUS OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN NURSING HOMES VERSUS THOSE LIVING WITH THEIR FAMILIES. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF AGEING[Internet]. 2008;3(8):557-564. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/391499/en

IEEE: Copy

GH. HEMATI ALAMDARLOU, GH.R. DEHSHIRI, SETAREH SHOJAEI, and E. HAKIMIRAD, “HEALTH AND LONELINESS STATUS OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN NURSING HOMES VERSUS THOSE LIVING WITH THEIR FAMILIES,” IRANIAN JOURNAL OF AGEING, vol. 3, no. 8, pp. 557–564, 2008, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/391499/en

Related Journal Papers