Breastfeeding and Sarcopenia in Later Life

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Understanding Cultural Beliefs of a Good Death by Older People in South Korea: An Integrative Review of the Literature

“…Fear of death was significantly low in groups older than 80 years (F = 14.47, P < .001) 16 and was higher in women than in men (t = −3.80 to −2.43). 19,20 The high education level group had a lower fear of death (F = 3.71, P = .01) 28 and higher awareness of the necessity of preparing for death 13 than the lower education level group (below middle school). Those widowed or with a spouse had a more significant fear of death than those who were single or divorced (F = 2.88, P = .04).…”

“…"; and 5.5 is "Do the different components of the study adhere to the quality criteria of each tradition of the methods involved?" Being independent until one's final moment of death 14,15,30,35,42,43 Staying healthy until one's final moment of death 30,32,36,39,41 To die in sanitary conditions 42,44 Being respected as a human being 34,40,41 Not burdening others (13) Not being a burden to family 14,36,37,39,42,43 Not being a burden to children 30,32,40,41,44 Not being a burden to other people…”

“…This integrative review's findings provide insight into the development of a Korean version of measures of a good death. The beginning of another life 13,22,31,33,35,40,44 Last moments of one's life cycle…”

“…Our review shows the factors associated with older adults' attitudes toward death. Older adults younger than 80 years 16,25,27 and those with a low educational level 13,28 or bereavement experience 13,16,20 were more likely to have a high fear of death. Disease uncertainty 21 and depressive symptoms 16 negatively affect attitudes toward accepting death as a natural part of life.…”