Factors affecting the mental health of the elderly in Health Region 1
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Objectives: To study the mental health status and factors affecting the mental health of elderly in Health Region 1
Materials and methods: This descriptive research involved 480 elderly residing in eight provinces within Health Region 1: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Nan, and Mae Hong Son provinces. Participants were selected using multi-stage cluster sampling. Data were collected using a personal information questionnaire, the 2 - Question Depression Screening Test (2Q), the 3 - item Resilience Assessment Scale, and the Thai Geriatric Mental Health Assessment Scale (Short Form) (T-GMHA-15). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Results: The study found that 44.8% of the sample perceived their mental health to be better than that of the general population. Among the key contributing factors, support systems played a crucial role, with family support being the most significant. Personal factors affecting the mental health of the elderly included age, occupation, and the presence of chronic illnesses. Specifically, 56.1% of individuals aged 60 - 69 reported better mental health compared to the general population. Occupations positively associated with better mental health included farmers, wage laborers, and self-employed individuals. Additionally, the elderly with hypertension exhibited better mental health outcomes compared to those with other chronic conditions. The study also found significant correlations between depression, psychological resilience, and mental health status.
Conclusions: The majority of the sample group perceived themselves as having better mental health compared to the general population. Factors influencing the mental health status of the elderly include age, occupation, presence of chronic diseases, depression, and mental resilience.
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บทความหลังผ่านการปรับแก้จากกองบรรณาธิการแล้ว เป็นลิขสิทธ์ของวารสารจิตเวชวิทยาสาร โรงพยาบาลสวนปรุง กรมสุขภาพจิต กระทรวงสาธารณสุข ห้ามเผยแพร่เพื่อประโยชน์ทางการค้าโดยไม่ได้รับอนุญาต แต่อนุญาตให้เผยแพร่บทความดังกล่าวเพื่อประโยชน์ทางการศึกษาแก่ประชาชนทั่วไป ทั้งนี้กองบรรณาธิการไม่จำเป็นต้องเห็นด้วยกับบทความหรือข้อคิดเห็นใดๆ ที่ปรากฏในวารสารสวนปรุง
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