The Analysis of the Psychological Health Status of Senior Citizens From Nursing Homes in Luoyang, a Third Line City of China

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the psychological status of old pensioners who live in aged care facilities in Luoyang; and meanwhile, analyzing factors related those older adults. Methods: Totally 250 older people from 10 nursing homes in the urban area of Luoyang were investigated by random sampling method. A questionnaire-based survey with Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) was conducted to elderly participants. We also conducted the structured interview for some residents. Results: The age，monthly income，the number of chronic diseases that they suffered from and self-care ability were influential factors of SAS score in elderly participants. The age the number of chronic diseases that they suffered from and self-care ability were influential factors of SDS score in the elderly participants. Conclusion: The psychological health status of the elderly is closely related to their age， number of chronic disease that they suffered from and self-care ability．