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STRESSES SELF- ASSESSMENT AMONG COMMUNITY DWELLING OLDER ADULTS

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Adult Nursing
Gerontological nursing

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Stress is a common problem facing older adults. It is a complex, multidimensional, and multifactorial phenomenon with huge repercussions on functioning, quality of life and elderly people outcomes. Moreover, 75% of older adults reported experiencing moderate to high levels of stresses in 2016.Aim: to identify the Stresses Self- Assessment among community dwelling older adults. Method: A descriptive design was used. Setting: This study was carried out at elderly clubs and elderly homes affiliated to the Ministry of Insurance and Social Affairs in Damanhur City. Subjects: 190 elders, 30 elderly persons from elderly homes and 160 from elderly clubs. Tools: Data was collected using 4 tools, Tool I: Socio demographic and clinical data structured interview, Tool II: Perceived Stress scale, Tool III: Ardell Wellness Stress Scale, Tool IV: Coping Resources Inventory Scale. Results: the study revealed that about three quadrant of the studied elders were very often felt nervous and stress, slightly more than one quarter of the studied elders were below average stresscoper. Conclusion: Based on findings of the present study, it can be concluded that stress is common among elderly population. The prevalence of stress was high and significant number of elders has been found to be suffering from stress, below average stress coping and having negative effects on their wellness because of their stresses so, candidate for additional training in how to deal with stress. Recommendations: Developing educational program for elders about stress, stressful life events, effect of stress on health and wellbeing, consequences of stress and stress coping strategies.

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10.21608/mnj.2018.150610

Keywords

stresses assessment, Community Dwelling, Elderly

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Zen El-Abdeen

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Gerontological Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhur University, Egypt

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Soad

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Abd Elhameed

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Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt

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Amira

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Hassaneen

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Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt

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5

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1

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22021

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2018-01-01

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2017-08-22

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2018-01-01

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68

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85

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2735-4121

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2735-413X

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1,468

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Mansoura Nursing Journal

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STRESSES SELF- ASSESSMENT AMONG COMMUNITY DWELLING OLDER ADULTS

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23 Jan 2023