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Association between Psychosocial Factors and Memory Problems among Elderly

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Last updated: 03 Jan 2025

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The older age group is increasing in size relative to the younger generation. The trend is
expected to continue, a time associated with increasing health complications, including
depression and cognitive impairment. This study aimed to assess association between memory
problems and psychosocial factors among elderly resident in geriatric home. A descriptive design
was used. Data were collected from two residential homes (Dar Elamal and El Noor (private
home), Dar El Helal (governmental home)atBenisuef(East and North).a purposive sample of 50
elderly was included in this study. Data were collected through: 1) an interview questionnaire
sheet to assess socio-demographic characteristics of the elderly. It included socio-demographic
data of elderly such as age, sex, and level of education, 2) Mini mental state examination to assess
cognitive function and memory problems of the studied sample. 3) Psychosocial condition
assessment. Results showed that the majority of the sample had inappropriate psychosocial
condition and it showed that more than half of subjects have appropriate memory. Results of this
study concluded that, there was no significant relationship between memory problems and
psychosocial condition of elderly. The study highlighted the need for further research to assess
psychosocial needs of the elderly.

DOI

10.21608/ejhc.2016.104691

Keywords

Psychosocial factors, memory problems, Elderly

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Elshimaa

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Atta Hassa

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B.Sc. Nursing,

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Nevein

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Mostafa

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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University.

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Mona

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Hassan

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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University.

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Omima

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Ezzat

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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Lecturer of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.

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Volume

7

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4

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4371

Issue Date

2016-12-01

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2020-07-24

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2016-12-01

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198

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207

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1687-9546

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631

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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https://ejhc.journals.ekb.eg/

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Association between Psychosocial Factors and Memory Problems among Elderly

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22 Jan 2023