Predictors of Loneliness in US Adults Over Age Sixty-Five
Predictors of Loneliness in US Adults Over Age Sixty-Five
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DOI：
10.1016/j.apnu.2008.11.002
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发表时间：
2009-10-01
影响因子：
2.3
通讯作者：
Theeke, Laurie A.
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作者：
Theeke, Laurie A.
这项研究的目的是使用健康和退休研究数据来检查老年人孤独的社会人口学和健康相关风险。总体孤独感患病率为19.3%。婚姻状况、自我健康状况、慢性病数量、粗大运动障碍、精细运动障碍和独居是孤独的预测因素。年龄、女性性别、家庭护理的使用和就诊频率不能预测。孤独感是美国老年人普遍存在的问题，也有与健康相关的风险。未来针对已识别风险的干预研究将增强护理和孤独问题的证据基础。(C)2009 Elsevier Inc.保留所有权利。
The purpose of this study was to examine sociodemographic and health-related risks for loneliness among older adults using Health and Retirement Study Data. Overall prevalence of loneliness was 19.3%. Marital status, self-report of health, number of chronic illnesses, gross motor impairment, fine motor impairment, and living alone were predictors of loneliness. Age, female gender, use of home care, and frequency of healthcare visits were not predictive. Loneliness is a prevalent problem for older adults in the United States with its own health-related risks. Future research of interventions targeting identified risks would enhance the evidence base for nursing and the problem of loneliness. (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.