Psychosocial and Sociodemographic Predictors of Depression among Older Persons in Jordan

Hamdan‐Mansour, Ayman M.

doi:10.4236/ojn.2016.67056

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“…The increased costs of healthcare services in combination with increased demand have contributed to modify options given to older persons needing health care services. In other words, older persons needing advanced health care services are given the option of nursing homes [32]. This led to higher level of dependency among those staying in nursing homes and increased workload of staff [33].…”

Section: Elderlies and Health Access And Utilizationmentioning

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Theoretical Perspectives of Hospitalized Older Patients and Their Health-Related Problems and Quality of Care: Systematic Literature Review

Khatib¹,

Hamdan‐Mansour²,

Hani³

2017

TOPHJ

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Introduction:The proportion of aged people is growing worldwide. Older persons are affected by a number of physical, psychological and social factors that influence their health and quality of life. These factors are usually multiple and are often masked by sensory and cognitive impairments.Purpose:The purpose of this study was to examine the available literature emphasizing older persons’ care, care-related problems, and older persons’ quality of healthcare. Also, the paper aimed at exploring the future direction of research needs.Results:Good quality older patients’ care involves safety, professional interventions, recognition and management of physical and emotional wellbeing. Care of older patients requires addressing the aging process itself, the expected decrease in functionality, and diminished cognitive ability. Little statistical data were found to address the quality of hospitalized elderly patients in particular as well as study on healthcare facilities and nursing homes. Literature does not provide much guidance to the effectiveness of care strategies.Conclusion:The results assert that elderly health care is a priority. However, health care systems are not specific about elderly patients’ needs, leading to low quality of elderly care. There is a need to use an integrated model of care to improve the quality of life and quality of care provided to hospitalized older patients.

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Section: Elderlies and Health Access And Utilizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Theoretical Perspectives of Hospitalized Older Patients and Their Health-Related Problems and Quality of Care: Systematic Literature Review

Khatib¹,

Hamdan‐Mansour²,

Hani³

2017

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“…In the USA, the prevalence of anxiety disorder is 11%, about 6.8% of older adults have a mood disorder and 14.5% have a personality disorder (Reynolds et al , 2015). A study conducted in Jordan found that 5.2% of older persons have severe depressive symptoms, 17% have mild symptoms and that psychological distress is considered one of the significant predictors of depression (Hamdan-Mansour, 2016).…”

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Health promoting behaviors and associated factors among older adults: a narrative review

Rababa

Al-Ali

Shaman

2022

WWOP

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Purpose This study aims to examine the recent literature on health-promoting behavior, health needs and associated factors among older adults. Design/methodology/approach An massive search of five databases involving documents in the past decade was commenced. Findings This review showed a significant relationship between older adults’ demographic characteristics (marital status, income, chronic disease, education level and smoking status) and health-promoting behaviors. This review showed that older adults with a high level of education, high income, chronic diseases and smoker and married older adults are associated with better health-promoting behaviors. Originality/value The result of the current review supports the Pender Health Promotion Model that individual personal characteristics can affect the level of engagement in health-promoting behaviors. Assessing the health-promoting behaviors of older adults can help in identifying their health needs.

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“…There haven’t been many studies done in Jordan to determine the most prevalent health issues affecting older people over 60. For instance, according to Hamdan-Mansour (2016) , physical and motor issues accounted for 33% of problems, followed by visual, speech, and hearing issues (10–16%), paralysis brought on by stroke (10.5%), developmental disabilities (3.7%), and other chronic illnesses (7–15%).…”

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Jordanian Community People's Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Dementia

Abdalrahim,

Alamoush,

ALBashtawy

et al. 2023

SAGE Open Nursing

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Introduction Limited research exists on the knowledge and attitudes of Jordanian community residents toward people with dementia (PwD). As the prevalence of dementia is anticipated to increase, there is a critical need for informed knowledge and positive attitudes toward dementia in the Jordanian community. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate people's knowledge of and attitudes toward PwD and identify the predictors of dementia knowledge and attitudes. Methods The study employed a cross-sectional research design and utilized a self-administered questionnaire as the primary data collection method. The study employed the Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS) to evaluate the knowledge of the participants, and the Dementia Attitudes Scale (DAS) was utilized to assess their attitudes in the Jordanian community. Multiple regression analysis was performed to find relevant factors influencing knowledge of and attitude toward dementia. Results The study's 346 participants revealed limited knowledge about dementia, with an average ADKS score of 17.21 out of 30. However, participants showed a positive attitude toward dementia, as evidenced by a mean DAS score of 88 out of 140. Statistical analysis demonstrated significantly higher knowledge scores among employed individuals ( P < .05), while females exhibited significantly higher attitude scores ( P < .05). Participants with experience in geriatric clinical practice, dementia education or training, informal caregiving experience, and a desire to learn more about dementia also exhibited significantly higher knowledge and attitude scores ( P < .05). Conclusion The study offers preliminary insights into the knowledge and attitudes toward dementia in the Jordanian population. The findings underscore the importance of continuing education and training to increase knowledge and understanding of dementia. Improving dementia care and support in Jordan requires enhancing knowledge and attitudes toward dementia. The study findings were presented to policymakers, with recommendations for strategic planning and the development of awareness programs. Future research can build upon these findings and promote evidence-based practices in dementia care and community awareness programs.

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Psychosocial and Sociodemographic Predictors of Depression among Older Persons in Jordan

Cited by 5 publications

References 20 publications

Theoretical Perspectives of Hospitalized Older Patients and Their Health-Related Problems and Quality of Care: Systematic Literature Review

Theoretical Perspectives of Hospitalized Older Patients and Their Health-Related Problems and Quality of Care: Systematic Literature Review

Health promoting behaviors and associated factors among older adults: a narrative review

Jordanian Community People's Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Dementia

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