Eating Alone among Korean Elderly Association with Depressive Symptoms: The Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination, 2013

Yang, Jeong Sook; Bae, Eun Jin; Hong, Ji Ae; Kang, Joonil; Jeon, Won Jin

doi:10.21215/kjfp.2017.7.6.904

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“…The items are composed of motor ability, self-management, daily activities, pain/inconvenience, and anxiety/depression and are evaluated as "no problem", "some problem", and "severe problem", respectively. The score is calculated by applying a weight to each item value and the value range is 162 between −1 point and 1 point, and the lower the score, the lower the quality of life [36].…”

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“…For example, the topics of these studies were "the comparison of perceptions about eating alone and eating behaviors between male and female university students", "the relationship between nutrient intake and metabolic syndrome for middle-aged adults who eat alone", "comparison between eating with family and eating alone in adolescents", and "the effects of eating alone or eating together with the family on pediatric mental and physical health." Additionally, a study on older individuals that investigated the association between eating alone and depression in older Korean females did not examine the frequency of eating alone as an eating behavior in relation to health-related indices [12,[32][33][34][35][36]. Thus, the purpose of this study is to determine the frequency of eating alone among older adults aged 65 years or older [12,[32][33][34][35][36].…”

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“…Additionally, a study on older individuals that investigated the association between eating alone and depression in older Korean females did not examine the frequency of eating alone as an eating behavior in relation to health-related indices [12,[32][33][34][35][36]. Thus, the purpose of this study is to determine the frequency of eating alone among older adults aged 65 years or older [12,[32][33][34][35][36]. In addition, we aim to describe the general characteristics of this population and then identify individual eating habits.…”

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How Does the Frequency of Eating-Alone among Older People in Korea Affect Their Health and Dietary Behavior?

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This study examined the relationship between general population characteristics and diet-related factors pertaining to eating alone for older adults (65 years and older) in Korea. This study used the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), 2016–2020, and the target population was 7037 Koreans aged 65 years or older who participated in the nutritional survey and health interview. Eating alone variables were classified as follows. Eating together all day means “eating together”, eating only one meal a day means “1/day”, eating two meals a day alone means “2/day”, and “3/day” means eating three meals a day alone. The main results are as follows. The rate of moderate or severe food insecurity was 3.41% in the “eating together” group to 7.86% in the “3/day” group, which was 4.45% higher in the “3/day” group. Fruit + vegetable intake among food intake lowered by about 35 g from 301.2 g in the “eating together” group to 266.2 g in the “3 day” group. In addition, as a result of analyzing the prevalence of depression using the PHQ-9 score, the “3/day” group had a 1.775 to 2.464 times higher risk of depression than the “eating together” group. Finally, EQ-5D variables and quality of life scores were significantly lowered from the “eating together” group to the “3/day” group. Overall, the more people who ate alone, the lower the food safety, essential food intake, and quality of life variables. Based on these results, it is thought that a dietary life support program such as the eating together program is necessary to improve the quality of life of the older people who eat alone.

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Association between Eating with Others and Participation Rate in National Health Screening in the Elderly by Household Type Using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2016–2018

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Background:The number of elderly individuals, who are mostly excluded from society and reside in relatively poor conditions, living and eating alone is increasing. Eating meals with others is a good opportunity for elderly individuals to form a social support system, thereby promoting behaviors related to maintaining health. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the association between eating meals with others and health screening by household type. Methods: In total, 2,504 adults aged ≥65 years participated in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2016-2018. Characteristic differences between the participants were analyzed using the chi-square test. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to analyze the association between eating meals with others and health screening after adjusting for covariates. Results: According to the characteristics of the study population based on eating with others and eating alone by household type, elderly individuals living alone who ate meals with others were more likely to have good self-rated health, exercise regularly, and undergo health screening. In a multivariable logistic regression analysis of eating meals with others and health screening by household type, eating meals with others was significantly associated with health screening in elderly individuals living alone (odds ratio, 1.606; 95% confidence interval, 1.034-2.496). Conclusion:We found that eating meals with others was related to health screening in elderly individuals living alone. However, more research on whether eating meals with others has a positive effect on health behavior in elderly individuals living alone is needed.

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Health Behaviors, Nutritional Status, and Mental Health Associated with Eating Alone in Korean Adults: Based on the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Kim

Park

2022

Korean J Fam Pract

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Background: As the number of single-person households in Korea increases, so does the importance of identifying the health-related factors of eating alone. This study aimed to investigate the health behaviors and mental health of Korean adults who eat alone. Methods: Among participants who took part in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (phase VII), 13,522 adults aged 20-79 were included. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate the factors associated with health behaviors, nutritional status, and mental health in adults who eat alone. Results: Participants who eat alone were more likely to live alone, have no spouse, and have lower education and income levels. They had lower levels of total energy and micronutrient intake compared to those who eat in company with others. Systolic blood pressure was higher for males eating alone, and glycated hemoglobin levels were higher for females eating alone. Eating alone was significantly associated with a higher risk of sleep deprivation, depression, and suicidal ideation. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis, the adjusted odds ratios (ORs) of depression (OR=1.93, 95% CI 1.45-2.56 for males; OR=1.54, 95% CI 1.27-1.87 for females) and suicidal ideation (OR=2.22, 95% CI 1.61-3.07 for males; OR=1.64, 95% CI 1.29-2.07 for females) were higher for both males and females who eat alone. Conclusion: Korean adults who eat alone had a higher risk of nutritional imbalance, depression, and suicidal ideation. It is necessary to manage instances of people eating alone to improve healthy behaviors and mental health.

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Eating Alone among Korean Elderly Association with Depressive Symptoms: The Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination, 2013

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How Does the Frequency of Eating-Alone among Older People in Korea Affect Their Health and Dietary Behavior?

How Does the Frequency of Eating-Alone among Older People in Korea Affect Their Health and Dietary Behavior?

Association between Eating with Others and Participation Rate in National Health Screening in the Elderly by Household Type Using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2016–2018

Health Behaviors, Nutritional Status, and Mental Health Associated with Eating Alone in Korean Adults: Based on the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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