Central Queensland University, (2003)
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@MISC{Lauder03centralqueensland,
author = {William Lauder and Phd Rmn and Siobhan Sharkey and Ba Phd Rmn and Kerry Mummery Phd and William Lauder and Yaamba Road},
title = {Central Queensland University,},
year = {2003}
}
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Abstract
A community survey of loneliness Background. Loneliness is associated with an increased incidence of a wide range of physical and mental health problems. The detection, prevention and amelioration of loneliness is an important public health issue for nurses. Methods. This study reports findings from the 2002 Central Queensland Social Survey. The aims of the study were to (i) establish the extent of loneliness in a community sample; and (ii) to identify the factors that are predictors of loneliness. A random sample of 1241 subjects were interviewed by Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing. This interview included the Loneliness Scale formulated by De Jong Gierveld and Kamphuis. Findings. Loneliness is a common phenomenon and risk factors include experience of domestic violence in current relationship, not having recent paid employment, not being married/partnered, and the number of children under 18 years in a household. Loneliness is not associated with higher rates of health care professional consulta-tions. Conclusion. Loneliness is a very common problem and should be seen as a major public health issue. Nurses, through a community capacity building framework, have a major role to play in the prevention of loneliness.
Keyphrases
central queensland university current relationship major role wide range de jong gierveld risk factor community sample important public health issue random sample loneliness scale domestic violence increased incidence loneliness background common phenomenon common problem community capacity building framework computer-assisted telephone interviewing mental health problem major public health issue central queensland social survey community survey health care professional consulta-tions
