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Fatigue, Depression and Sleep in Young adult and Middle-Aged
OkSoo Kim, Ae Jung Kim, Sun Wha Kim, Sung Hee Baik, Kyung Mi Yang
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2003;33(5):618-624.   Published online March 28, 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2003.33.5.618
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Purpose

The purpose of the study was to investigate fatigue, depression and sleep in young adult and middle-aged.

Method

The convenient sample consisted of 415 subjects from 20 to 59 years old. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire from July to October, 2001. The VAS-F and CES-D were utilized to measure the level of fatigue and depression. Sleep duration and sleep satisfaction were measured based on the subject's self-report.

Result

The result of the study revealed that the level of fatigue and depression was higher among young adult than middle-aged. Considering age and gender, the level of fatigue and depression was higher among young adult women and middle-aged men. Depression and sleep satisfaction influenced on the fatigue.

Conclusion

Health care providers need to concern about fatigue and depression in young adult women and middle-aged men. Especially, more concern and intervention programs are needed for young adult women and middle-aged men.

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