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Hubungan Kondisi Kesehatan Fisik, Fungsi Kognitif, Dan Tingkat Stress Dengan Kemandirian Lansia Di Medan Sumatera Utara

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: As the elderly population grows, there will be a greater need to support their daily activities, since aging can lead to a decline in physical abilities and independence. This study aimed to determine the relationship among physical health, cognitive function, stress levels, and independence of elderly people in Medan Marelan. It was a descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach, involving 92 elderly participants who met certain criteria. This study used Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), vital signs measurements (blood pressure, stethoscope, thermometer, stopwatch), and the Barthel Index (IB) measurements. The results showed that physical health (p = 0.002), cognitive function (p = 0.026), and stress levels (p = 0.000) were significantly associated with the level of independence of elderly in performing daily activities. The study recommends that public health centers in North Sumatra should provide interventions to improve the health, cognitive function, and stress levels of elderly.

Source: Journal of Public Health Science

DOI: 10.70248/jophs.v1i4.1686

Authors: Rinco Siregar, Blessery

Institution: Universitas Sari Mutiara Indonesia

Language: English

Topic: Aging, Health, and Disability

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Universitas Riau, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Universitas Diponegoro