Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2013;15(1):32-42.
노인의 약물 오?남용행위 예측 모형
김정선·강현철
Prediction Model for Drug Misuse and Abuse Behavior in Elderly People
Kim, Jeong Sun · Kang, Hyun Cheol
Abstract
Purpose This study was done to develop a prediction model for drug misuse and abuse behavior by elders living
in the community. Methods Based on cross-sectional research, a covariance structure analysis was performed
to predict the paths among the factors influencing drug misuse and abuse behavior in elders. The participants
in this study were 357 elderly people. Data were analyzed using SAS 9.1 and LISREL 8.53 to test the model.
Results The fitness indices for the modified model were x2=2.371 (p= .796), GFI=0.997, SRMR=.018, AGFI=
0.989, NFI=0.988, NNFI=1.042, CFI=1.000, and IFI=1.013. Drug misuse and abuse behavior were directly influenced
by attitudes toward drug use, and influenced, both directly and indirectly, by depression and uncertainty
in the model. However, knowledge about drug use and social support while being directly influenced by depression
and uncertainty did not influence drug misuse and abuse behaviors in the model. Conclusion Our findings suggest
that to prevent drug misuse and abuse behaviors among elders, health professionals must thoroughly assess
depression, uncertainty, and attitudes toward drug use.
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