The factors associated with the mental health of the elderly in Kalasin Province
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Background: The elderly are a population that has changed in physical, mental, and social aspects, causing mental health problems in the elderly. The factors associated with various dimensions of mental health problems among the elderly depend on the contexts of their areas.
Objectives: This research aimed to study factors associated with the mental health status of older people in Kalasin Province.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was used. The samples included 1,348 older adults from 13 villages in Kalasin Province. Data were collected through questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman Rank Correlation.
Results: The majority of the samples were females. Their knowledge of self-care and quality of life were moderate. Most of the sample had a lower mental health status than the general population. The factors associated with the mental health of the samples included education level, average monthly income, accommodation, living with a spouse, participation in elderly schools, knowledge level of self-care, and quality of life, which were statistically significant at the .05 level.
Conclusions: Personal characteristics, knowledge of self-care, and quality of life were associated with the mental health of older adults. Relevant agencies should organize activities to develop mental health, reduce stress, promote happiness, and increase balance in the physical and psychological states to enhance the quality of life for the elderly in the community.
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ข้อความที่ปรากฏในบทความแต่ละเรื่องในวารสารวิชาการเล่มนี้เป็นความคิดเห็นส่วนตัวของผู้เขียนแต่ละท่านไม่เกี่ยวข้องกับวิทยาลัยพยาบาลบรมราชชนนี จังหวัดนนทบุรี และคณาจารย์ท่านอื่น ในวิทยาลัยฯ แต่อย่างใด ความรับผิดชอบองค์ประกอบทั้งหมดของบทความแต่ละเรื่องเป็นของผู้เขียนแต่ละท่าน หากมีความผิดพลาดใด ๆ ผู้เขียนแต่ละท่านจะรับผิดชอบบทความของตนเองแต่ผู้เดียว
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