The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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A Study on the Correlation between the Types of Leisure Activity and Depression in the Elderly - in Bukgu District, Daegu City -

노인의 우울증과 여가활동의 상관성에 관한 연구 - 대구시 북구를 중심으로 -

  • Kwon, Won-An (Department of Physical Therapy, KimJun's Orthopaedic & Pain Clinic) ;
  • Kim, Han-Soo (Department of Occupational Therapy, Daegu Health College)
  • 권원안 (김준정형외과.제통의원 물리치료실) ;
  • 김한수 (대구보건대학 작업치료과)
  • Published : 2008.12.25
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Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between the types of leisure activity and Korean form of geriatric depression score in the elderly. Methods: We surveyed elderly (>60 years old) people who participated in leisure activities using interviews in Bukgu district, Daegu city. Data collection was performed from 1 - 31 May, 2008. The data was analyzed with SPSS 12.0 program, which was used for descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis. Results: Common leisure activities scored 'often' and 'very often' were family conversations, offspring visiting, eating out, plant cultivation, entertainment, conversation, walking or jogging, and TV or radio. It was investigated at the rate of 19.2% in the moderate depression and 8.3% in the severely depression. Depression positively associated with newspaper or magazine, family conversation, offspring visiting, social service, movie & theater, exercise and tour. Conclusion: Most elderly people surveyed indicated they were depressed, which should recommend significant leisure activities for elderly to reduce depression in Bukgu district, Daegu city.

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