Factors Related to Perceived Stress among Independent Older Adults Community-Dwellers

Background: Perceived stress is a negative psychological feeling among older adults.Aim of study: To identify factors related to perceived stress among independent older adults' community-dwellers.Design: A descriptive research design was followed.Subjects and methods: A Purposive random sample consisting of 100 independent community dwellers was selected from Elsabeen Faddan Family Center in Mokattem District, Cairo, Egypt.Three tools were used to collect data: 1) Socio-demographic and clinical data of independent older adults' community-dwellers structured interview schedule, 2) Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ), and 3) Perceived Stress Scale.Results: older adults who experienced mild/moderate perceived stress represent 60%, and 31.0% of them experienced severe perceived stress.Age and level of education are considered predisposing factors in developing perceived stress among older adults.Conclusion: Age, level of education, no practicing of exercise, and absence of leisure time activities are the observed factors related to perceived stress among independent community-dwelling older adults.Recommendations: Management plans and prevention strategies should be conducted to prevent the occurrence of perceived stress among independent community-dwelling older adults .