Malakeh Z Malak1, Mohammed Abu Adas2, Rasmieh Al-Amer3, Nancy N Yousef4, Raed M Ali5. 1. Asso'ciate Professor, Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. 2. Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing-Khamis Mushait, King Khalid University, Ahba, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 3. Psychiatric Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Isra University, Amman, Jordan; Adjunct Fellow, Western Sydney University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Sydney, NSW, Australia. 4. Marj Al-Hamam Health Center, Registered Nurse, Adult Health Nursing, Ministry of Health, Amman, Jordan. 5. Clinical Instructor, Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Abstract
Objective: Fatigue among older adults has not received empirical attention in the Arabic region. Thus, this study aimed to assess the levels of fatigue and its related psychosocial factors and examine the predictors of fatigue in older Jordanians aged 60 years and more. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design and our sample was 250 older adults receiving health services at comprehensive healthcare centers in Amman Governorate, the capital of Jordan. The study used the following scales: Fatigue scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, Multidimensional Social Support Scale, and sociodemographic and lifestyle behaviors datasheet. Results: The results showed that approximately 57% of the participants experienced severe fatigue. Nearly 90% of the older adults reported having moderate to high levels of stress, around 97% experienced moderate and high levels of social support, and almost 68% had normal self-esteem. The significant predictors of the total fatigue scores were, consuming soft drinks, practicing exercise, perceived levels of stress, and social support levels.Conclusions: Awareness of the magnitude and the factors predicting fatigue among elderlies in Jordan should inform the practice and encourage clinicians to implement individualized care plans that include fatigue reduction strategies, to elderlies visiting healthcare centers.
Objective: Fatigue among older adults has not received empirical attention in the Arabic region. Thus, this study aimed to assess the levels of fatigue and its related psychosocial factors and examine the predictors of fatigue in older Jordanians aged 60 years and more. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design and our sample was 250 older adults receiving health services at comprehensive healthcare centers in Amman Governorate, the capital of Jordan. The study used the following scales: Fatigue scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, Multidimensional Social Support Scale, and sociodemographic and lifestyle behaviors datasheet. Results: The results showed that approximately 57% of the participants experienced severe fatigue. Nearly 90% of the older adults reported having moderate to high levels of stress, around 97% experienced moderate and high levels of social support, and almost 68% had normal self-esteem. The significant predictors of the total fatigue scores were, consuming soft drinks, practicing exercise, perceived levels of stress, and social support levels.Conclusions: Awareness of the magnitude and the factors predicting fatigue among elderlies in Jordan should inform the practice and encourage clinicians to implement individualized care plans that include fatigue reduction strategies, to elderlies visiting healthcare centers.
Authors: Helena Silva-Migueis; Eva María Martínez-Jiménez; Israel Casado-Hernández; Adriano Dias; Ana Júlia Monteiro; Rodrigo B Martins; Carlos Romero-Morales; Daniel López-López; Juan Gómez-Salgado Journal: Biology (Basel) Date: 2022-08-05