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Gandhi R, Kotecha I, Damor KR, Murugan Y. Unraveling the Tapestry of Depression: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e66987. [PMID: 39280510 PMCID: PMC11402483 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND An often-occurring and severely disabling mental illness that mostly affects older people living in urban slums is depression. Developing successful therapies requires an understanding of the complex interactions between the different factors that contribute to depression in this susceptible population. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to find the prevalence of depression and identify the factors associated with depression in the geriatric population aged ≥60 years in the study area during the study period in Gujarat, India. METHODS This study was carried out among 450 participants aged ≥60 years. Face-to-face interviews and standardized assessment tools, including the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) for depression and the Mini-Cog test for cognitive impairment, were used to collect data on depression levels, sociodemographic characteristics, behavioral factors, medical conditions, life events, and psychiatric history. Statistical analyses, including chi-squared tests, were performed to assess the associations. RESULTS Significant associations were found between various factors and depression levels, which were lower education (11.11% severe depression among non-literate vs. 2.11% among literate, p<0.001) and widowhood (11.56% severe depression among widowed vs. 4.53% among married, p<0.001), which were linked to higher depression severity. Behavioral risk factors like short sleep duration (<6 hours at night: 21.71% severe depression, p<0.001), tobacco snuffing (16.24% severe depression, p<0.001), and lack of physical activity (28.71% severe depression, p<0.001) were strongly associated with increased depression. Medical conditions such as hypertension (10.36% severe depression, p<0.001) and stressful life events like family conflicts (16.67% severe depression, p<0.001) exhibited strong associations. A personal history of depression (38.82% severe depression, p<0.001) was a potent predictor. CONCLUSIONS The study highlights the multifaceted nature of depression in the geriatric population of the study area, underscoring the necessity of all-encompassing measures to tackle the recognized possible risk factors. The results provide valuable insights for developing targeted prevention strategies, healthcare policies, and support systems to enhance the mental well-being of this vulnerable population.
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- Rohankumar Gandhi
- Community and Family Medicine, Shri Meghaji Pethraj (MP) Shah Government Medical College, Jamnagar, IND
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- Community and Family Medicine, Shri Meghaji Pethraj (MP) Shah Government Medical College, Jamnagar, IND
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- Community Medicine, Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society (GMERS) Medical College, Rajpipla, IND
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- Family Medicine, Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital, Jamnagar, IND
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Manchana V. Interpersonal relationships, subjective health, psychological well-being, and quality of life among older adults in South India: Evidence from a population-based study. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2023; 12:150. [PMID: 37404932 PMCID: PMC10317251 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_735_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Subjective health and well-being are closely linked with quality of life (QoL) in older adults. Self-reported health, happiness, satisfaction with life and interpersonal relationships, social support, loneliness, and social isolation make robust indicators for the psychological well-being of older adults. This study aimed to explore subjective health, psychological well-being and associated factors, and their relationship with QoL in older adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a cross-sectional, community-based survey that included adults aged 60 years and above (n = 260) who were living in selected communities. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on self-reported health, happiness, satisfaction with family and marital relationships, and felt loneliness and isolation. The relationship between psychological well-being and QoL was identified. Data analysis was carried out by descriptive and analytical statistical applications using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 at P ≤ 0.05. RESULTS Study findings showed that a significant number of older adults (56%) reported poor general health; 56.4% of men and 59.2% of women were "not at all happy" with their family and interpersonal relationships, and 13.5% of respondents were not at all happy in general. Self-reported health (0.277**) and happiness (0.506**) were positively correlated with the psychological domain of QoL (P ≤ 0.01). CONCLUSIONS The study findings identified the interrelationship between changing family and social relationships and psychological well-being of older adults, which is an immediate public health concern. Inadequate social support and deficient quality of interpersonal relationships predispose loneliness and isolation in later life. Strategies to promote social support and age-friendly social and healthcare resources are urgent needs for healthy aging.
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- Varalakshmi Manchana
- School of Medical Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Edwards N, Walker S, Paddick SM, Prina AM, Chinnasamy M, Reddy N, Mboya IB, Mtei M, Varghese M, Nakkasuja N, Guerra M, Sapkota N, Dotchin C. Prevalence of depression and anxiety in older people in low- and middle- income countries in Africa, Asia and South America: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Affect Disord 2023; 325:656-674. [PMID: 36681304 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.01.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is rapid growth of older people in Low- and Middle- Income Countries (LMICs). The aim of this review was to assess the literature on prevalence of anxiety and depression in this demographic, which to our knowledge, has not yet been conducted. METHODS Databases including Medline, PsychInfo, Embase, Scielo and African Journals Online were searched for terms including "mental disorders", "neurotic disorders", "mood disorders" and "anxiety disorders". Studies published between 1990 and 2020 providing data on older people (≥50 years) in LMICs (defined by World Bank Criteria) were included and quality-assessed. Meta-analysis was conducted on a subset of higher-quality studies to derive pooled prevalence estimates of depression. RESULTS One hundred and forty relevant studies were identified, of which thirty-two were included in meta-analysis. One hundred and fifteen studies reported depression prevalence only, 19 reported both depression and anxiety, and six reported anxiety only. In all studies identified, depression prevalence ranged from 0.5 % to 62.7 %, and Generalised Anxiety Disorder prevalence ranged from 0.2 % to 32.2 %. The pooled prevalence of depression on meta-analysis was 10.5 % (95 % CI, 8.9 % - 11.2 %). Reported prevalence rates of depression were significantly different in studies using ICD-10 compared with DSM criteria, and between community and clinical settings. LIMITATIONS The search strategy contained bias towards English language papers and high income country (HIC) publications. There is significant heterogeneity within the meta-analysis. DISCUSSION A wide range of methodologies and clinical criteria are used in prevalence studies of depression and anxiety in older people. Studies using screening tools found higher prevalence rates; clinicians and researchers should ensure diagnosis is made with gold-standard clinical criteria. Meta-analysis data suggest that rates of depression are similar in older people in LMICs compared to HICs but mental healthcare resources are limited, suggesting a large potential treatment gap.
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- N Edwards
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK.
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK
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- Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, Tyne and Wear, UK; Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK
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- Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Bradford Primary Care NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, UK
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- Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK
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- Institute of Public Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India
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- College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Memory and Depression Centre, Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University, Peru
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- B.P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dhahran, Eastern Nepal, Nepal
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- Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, Tyne and Wear, UK; Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, North Tyneside General Hospital, North Shields, UK
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Almegbas NR, Almutairi GR, Alosaimi RM, Alqahtani MA, Batook SG, Alfageh IA, Alhowimel AS, Alqahtani BA, Alshehri MM, Alenazi AM. Fatigue and Cognitive Decline Associated With Depressive Symptoms Among Community-Dwelling Adults. INQUIRY : A JOURNAL OF MEDICAL CARE ORGANIZATION, PROVISION AND FINANCING 2023; 60:469580231153524. [PMID: 36748105 PMCID: PMC9909082 DOI: 10.1177/00469580231153524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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To investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms in community-dwelling Saudi adults aged ≥50 years and the associated risk factors. Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) was dichotomized as depressive symptoms when the participants scored ≥10. Risk factors included age, sex, body mass index, education, employment, marital status, number of chronic diseases and medications, fatigue severity scale (FSS), and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Among the 206 participants, the prevalence of depressive symptoms was 17.48%. The number of chronic diseases, medications, and fatigue symptoms were significantly higher in those with depressive symptoms, whereas cognitive functions were significantly lower. Fatigue symptoms and cognitive functions were significantly associated with depressive symptoms. The cut-off scores for risk factors were ≥42 (FSS) and ≤23 (MoCA scale). Fatigue and cognitive impairments were the only risk factors that distinguished participants with and without depressive symptoms.
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- East Jeddah General Hospital, Western Region, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia,Aqeel M. Alenazi, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia. Emails: ;
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Banerjee S, Gogoi P. Exploring the role of financial empowerment in mitigating the gender differentials in subjective and objective health outcomes among the older population in India. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0280887. [PMID: 36689542 PMCID: PMC9870167 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the progress in achieving gender equality to a certain extent, women are found to be more susceptible to health disadvantages compared to men in the older ages. However, research in the Indian context has mainly remained restricted to subjective health that heavily depends on the individual's perception, which may affect the validity of results. This study addresses this gap by complementing the investigation of the gender differentials in self-reported health outcomes (mobility and functional limitations) with that of objectively measured health status (hand-grip strength and static balance) among the older population of India. Besides, there is a dearth of literature that considers financial empowerment in explaining the gender differentials in health. Women's ability to participate in household decision-making, especially for important matters like major purchases, including property, indicates their empowerment status. Furthermore, the ability to extend financial support can be considered an important 'non-altruistic' driver for kins to care for older adults, indirectly affecting their health and well-being. Thus, the present paper explores the influence of financial empowerment on gender differentials in poor health outcomes. METHODS Using the Longitudinal Aging Study in India, Wave-1 (2017-18), six logistic regression models have been specified to capture the adjusted association between gender and poor health outcomes. The first three models successively control for the demographic and social support factors; socioeconomic factors and pre-existing health conditions; and financial empowerment indicators. The last three models investigate the interactions between gender and marital status, living arrangement and involvement in financial decisions, respectively. RESULTS The findings reveal that women tend to be more perceptive about their physical discomfort than men and reported a higher prevalence of poor subjective health. In terms of objectively measured health status, older men had a higher prevalence of low hand-grip strength but a lower prevalence of poor balance. Gender demonstrated a strong, adjusted association with poor health outcomes among older adults. However, the magnitude of gender difference either shrunk considerably or became statistically insignificant for all the poor health outcomes after controlling the effect of indicators of financial empowerment. Further, the interaction between gender and involvement in financial matters demonstrated a stronger effect for men in reversing poor subjective health. CONCLUSION The study reinforced the positive effect of financial empowerment in mitigating gender disparity in health among older adults.
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- Shreya Banerjee
- Centre for the Study of Regional Development, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for the Study of Regional Development, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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Tabassum T, Suzuki T, Iwata Y, Ishiguro H. Depression and Associated Factors Among the Elderly Population in an Urban Tertiary Geriatric Hospital in Bangladesh. Gerontol Geriatr Med 2023; 9:23337214231178145. [PMID: 37529373 PMCID: PMC10387770 DOI: 10.1177/23337214231178145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Background: Geriatric depression becoming a serious concern worldwide, but no studies addressed depression among patients attending outpatient department of a tertiary geriatric care hospital in Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in face-to-face interview using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) to measure depression among 230 elderly outpatients (60-80 years old) who visited the hospital for medical reasons in Dhaka city; a variety of socio-demographic, behavioral, and psycho-social variables as well as history of chronic diseases were assessed to detect factors associated with depression. Results: The prevalence of depression was 81.7%; 52.6%, 25.2%, and 3.9% showed mild, moderate and severe depression (the GDS scores 5-8, 9-11, and 12-15), respectively. In logistic regression models, the associated factors included marital status, occupational status, educational status, physical activity, and history of cerebrovascular diseases or stroke. The prevalence of depression was generally higher than other reports elsewhere, and the reason behind this may include the use of the GDS-15 and the setting to carry out this study. Conclusion: Nationally representative investigations are warranted to further address depression among the elderly in Bangladesh; these findings would be helpful for future studies and intervention programs.
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- University of Yamanashi, Chuo-city, Yamanashi, Japan
- Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- University of Yamanashi, Chuo-city, Yamanashi, Japan
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Susanty S, Sufriyana H, Su ECY, Chuang YH. Questionnaire-free machine-learning method to predict depressive symptoms among community-dwelling older adults. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0280330. [PMID: 36696383 PMCID: PMC9876369 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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The 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) is widely used to screen for depressive symptoms among older populations. This study aimed to develop and validate a questionnaire-free, machine-learning model as an alternative triage test for the GDS-15 among community-dwelling older adults. The best models were the random forest (RF) and deep-insight visible neural network by internal validation, but both performances were undifferentiated by external validation. The AUROC of the RF model was 0.619 (95% CI 0.610 to 0.627) for the external validation set with a non-local ethnic group. Our triage test can allow healthcare professionals to preliminarily screen for depressive symptoms in older adults without using a questionnaire. If the model shows positive results, then the GDS-15 can be used for follow-up measures. This preliminary screening will save a lot of time and energy for healthcare providers and older adults, especially those persons who are illiterate.
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- Sri Susanty
- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Nursing Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Halu Oleo, Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Clinical Big Data Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Research Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- * E-mail: (YHC); (ECYS)
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Center for Nursing and Healthcare Research in Clinical Practice Application, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- * E-mail: (YHC); (ECYS)
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Rashmi R, Srivastava S, Muhammad T, Kumar M, Paul R. Indigenous population and major depressive disorder in later life: a study based on the data from Longitudinal Ageing Study in India. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:2258. [PMID: 36463131 PMCID: PMC9719225 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14745-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Existing evidence suggests that the indigenous older population who live with their families and friends might experience lesser depressive symptoms due to better emotional support and well-being. The present study aimed to investigate the differentials in the prevalence of the major depressive disorder among tribal and non-tribal older populations in India and to explore the contribution of socio-demographic, health-related, and household factors in such disparities. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (2017-18). The analytical sample included 30,637 older adults, among whom 5,025 and 25,612 belonged to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) and non-Scheduled Tribe (non-ST) social groups, respectively. Major depressive disorder assessed by the Composite International Diagnostic Interview short-form (CIDI-SF) scale was the outcome variable. Descriptive statistics, bivariate and multivariable regression and, decomposition analyses were conducted. RESULTS About 4.8% and 8.9% of older adults from the ST and non-ST social groups had major depression. For both tribal and non-tribal groups, older adults who were unmarried, dissatisfied with living arrangements, and those who faced lifetime discrimination were at increased risk of major depression. Findings from differences due to characteristics (E) revealed that if the regional differences were minimized, it would decrease the ST-non-ST gap in major depression by about 19.6%. Similarly, equal self-rated health status and chronic conditions among ST and non-ST groups would decrease the gap in major depression by almost 9.6% and 7.9%, respectively. Additionally, an equal status of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) among older adults would decrease the gap in major depression by about 3.8% and 3% respectively. Also, findings from differences due to coefficients (C) revealed that if older adults from the ST group had the same status of ADL as of older adults from the non-ST group, it would decrease the gap in major depression by about 11.8%. CONCLUSION The findings revealed a greater prevalence of major depression in older adults belonging to the non-ST group than the ST group. For both tribal and non-tribal groups, older adults who were unmarried, dissatisfied with living arrangements, and those who faced lifetime discrimination were at increased risk of major depression and these factors along with health-related variables contributed to significant ST-non-ST gap in depression, advantageous to tribal population; suggesting further research on the coping mechanisms of mental illnesses among indigenous population in India.
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- Rashmi Rashmi
- International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, 400088 India
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- International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, 400088 India
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- International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, 400088 India
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- International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, 400088 India
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Gao L, Yang J, Liu J, Xin T, Liu Y. Depressive symptoms and physical function among the elderly in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic in China: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31929. [PMID: 36451453 PMCID: PMC9704865 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has placed a heavy burden on global healthcare. Depressive symptoms and physical function impairment are 2 common health problems among the elderly, but the association between depressive symptoms and physical function in nursing homes have not been extensively investigated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to investigate the current status of depressive symptoms and physical function and analyze the prevalence and related factors of depression among elderly people in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic in China. A cross-sectional study was conducted. 381 elderly people were included in 4 nursing homes who were 60 to 100 years old with more than 3 months' residential in Weifang City, Shandong Province using convenience cluster sampling. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was performed to evaluate geriatric depression, the Barthel Index (BI) was administered to assess the activities of daily living, and a self-designed demographic data questionnaire was used to collect the demographic data. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted. 103 (27.0%) old residents reported depression according to PHQ-9. 279 (73.2%) old residents reported impaired self-care ability according to BI. The mean score of PHQ-9 and BI in the elderly was 3.56 ± 3.76 and 5.76 ± 7.05. The total PHQ-9 score of the elderly in nursing homes was positively correlated with the total activities of daily living score (R = 0.503, P < .01). Regression analysis showed that gender, self-care ability, more chronic diseases and medicines, especially Alzheimer's disease and cataract were risk factors for depression among elderly people in nursing homes (P < .05). Our study showed 27.0% depression rate among old residents in nursing homes in China in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Depression is relatively prevalent among the elderly in China, and we should pay attention to those with poor self-care ability and more chronic diseases and medicines.
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- Lunan Gao
- School of Nursing, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of oncology, Weifang People’s Hospital, Weifang, China
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- School of Nursing, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Nursing, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Nursing, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- *Correspondence: Yuxiu Liu, School of Nursing, Weifang Medical University, No. 7166 Baotong Western Street, Weifang 261053, China (e-mail: )
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Sultana N, Nguyen TTP, Hossain A, Asaduzzaman M, Nguyen MH, Jahan I, Nguyen KT, Duong TV. Psychometric Properties of the Short-Form Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-SF) and Its Associated Factors among the Elderly in Bangladesh. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19137935. [PMID: 35805593 PMCID: PMC9266010 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19137935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background: This study aimed to (1) evaluate the psychometric properties of a Comprehensive Short-Form Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-SF) and (2) examine the associated factors of GDS-SF among the elderly. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2019 to April 2020 in Dhaka City Corporation, Bangladesh. Data of 377 elderly were collected, including socio-demographic characteristics, social supports, comorbidities, sleep behaviours, and depression (as measured by the GDS-SF). We used the principal component analysis, correlation analysis, and logistic regression analysis to validate GDS-SF, and explore its associations. Results: The GDS-SF was reliable and homogeneous with Cronbach’s alpha = 0.836, and McDonald’s Omega = 0.841, with no floor/ceiling effects. The questionnaire demonstrated a good construct validity with item-scale convergent validity and KMO measure of sampling adequacy (0.869 for the total sample, 0.838 for the community subsample, and 0.851 for the slum subsample). In the multivariate model, older people had a higher likelihood of moderate and severe depression (OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.00, 1.12; p = 0.048). The likelihood of having moderate and severe depression was lower in men (OR, 0.48; 95% CI, 0.28, 0.85; p = 0.011) and those satisfied with their children’s support (OR, 0.17; 95% CI, 0.08, 0.35; p < 0.001), compared with their counterparts, respectively. Conclusions: The GDS-SF is a reliable and valid survey tool for evaluating depression in Bangladeshi older adults. Age, gender, and satisfaction with children’s support were predictors of depression.
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- Naznin Sultana
- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh; (N.S.); (A.H.); (I.J.)
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- Health Personnel Training Institute, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue 49120, Vietnam;
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh; (N.S.); (A.H.); (I.J.)
- Global Health Institute, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
- Research and Development, Health Management BD Foundation, Cox’s Bazar 4700, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health Nutrition, Primeasia University, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh;
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- International Ph.D. Program in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110-31, Taiwan;
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh; (N.S.); (A.H.); (I.J.)
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- Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Hanoi University of Public Health, Hanoi 11910, Vietnam
- Correspondence: (K.T.N.); (T.V.D.); Tel.: +84-2-462-662-321 (K.T.N.); +886-2-2736-1661 (ext. 6545) (T.V.D.)
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110-31, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (K.T.N.); (T.V.D.); Tel.: +84-2-462-662-321 (K.T.N.); +886-2-2736-1661 (ext. 6545) (T.V.D.)
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Mgbeojedo UG, Akosile CO, Ezugwu JC, Okoye EC, John JN, Ani KU, Okezue OC. Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) into Igbo language: a validation study. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2022; 20:22. [PMID: 35123486 PMCID: PMC8818214 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-022-01928-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Late-life experiences such as protracted and indisposing medical disorders can negatively impact older adults’ psychological and mental health, making them vulnerable to depression. Majority of the assessment tools for depression were developed for use in western countries. There is therefore the need for availability of culture- and environment-specific tools for assessment of depression in low-and-middle-income countries. This study was designed to cross-culturally adapt and validate the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15) into Igbo language and culture. Methods The English version of the GDS-15 was translated into Igbo language; synthesized, back-translated, and underwent expert panel review, pretesting and cognitive debriefing interview, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’ guidelines. The Igbo version of the GDS-15 was tested for concurrent and structural validities, and internal consistency among consecutively recruited 140 consenting older adults (62.9% females) in Enugu North Senatorial District at 0.05 level of significance. Results The English version of the GDS-15 was successfully cross-culturally adapted to Igbo with all the 15 items still retained on the Igbo version of the GDS-15. The Igbo version of the GDS-15 exhibited the same structure as the English version, and displayed a Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.53 with no significant ceiling (0%) and floor (0%) effects. The correlation between the participants’ total scores on the Igbo and the English versions of the GDS-15 (ρ = 0.86) was adequate. There was no significant difference between corresponding scores in the English and Igbo versions of the GDS-15 (p = 0.89). Conclusions The Igbo version of the GDS-15 is a valid and culturally specific instrument, and can be used for assessing depression among Igbo older adults in Nigeria.
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This review focuses on assessing the prevalence and risk factors of mental disorders in older people in the modern era, including the COVID-19 pandemic. A systematic review of the literature was conducted in PubMed, Elsevier, and Google using keywords over the past 10 years. Substantial discrepancy of data on the prevalence of psychiatric disorders has been shown in the elderly population. The significant incidence of mental disorders among nursing home residents is highlighted. The relevance of nonpsychotic depressive and anxiety disorders is demonstrated for the elderly, along with the difficulty of diagnosing mental disorders associated with physical pathology and cognitive impairments. The risk factors for mental disorders in older adults are socio-demographic but also economic, psychological, and physical. The problem of mental health of the elderly is characterized for the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic associated with specific risk factors for psychiatric disorders. The shortage of evidence-based research in the treatment of mental disorders in the elderly and the urgency to improve the organization of psychiatric care for such patients are noted. Understanding the structure and prevalence of mental disorders among the elderly will allow optimizing the functioning of healthcare systems.
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- N. N. Petrova
- St. Petersburg State University, 199106 St. Petersburg, Russia
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Pedroso-Chaparro MDS, Márquez-González M, Vara-García C, Cabrera I, Romero-Moreno R, Barrera-Caballero S, Losada A. Guilt for perceiving oneself as a burden in healthy older adults. Associated factors. Aging Ment Health 2021; 25:2330-2336. [PMID: 32964745 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2020.1822291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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METHODS Participants were 317 community-dwelling people over 60 years without cognitive or functional limitations. A path model that explores the role of self-perceived burden in the relationship between negative self-perception of aging, perceived control, depressive symptoms and guilt associated with self-perception as a burden was analyzed. RESULTS The model presented excellent fit to the data, explaining 41% of the depressive symptomatology and 45% of guilt for perceiving oneself as a burden. Negative self-perceptions of aging, lower sense of control, and a perception of being a burden were significantly associated with depressive symptoms and guilt for perceiving oneself as a burden. DISCUSSION This study documents potential correlates of psychological distress in older adults with no explicit physical or cognitive problems, suggesting paths through which feelings of guilt for perceiving oneself as a burden may be reported by this population.
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- Department de Biological and Health Psychology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department de Biological and Health Psychology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Spain
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Sousa S, Paúl C, Teixeira L. Predictors of Major Depressive Disorder in Older People. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:11894. [PMID: 34831649 PMCID: PMC8624368 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182211894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental disorders in older people. There are several biological, psychological, and social factors associated with this disorder. This study aimed to describe the depressive state to identify the associated factors and potential predictors of MDD in a population of community-dwelling older people with probable MDD. The sample consisted of 378 participants with probable dementia, with 47.3% of them presenting MDD. The factors that were found to be associated with MDD were sex, living status, mobility, and nutritional status. Knowing the factors that can predict a condition such as MDD is extremely important, both for prevention and for the customization of interventions.
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- Susana Sousa
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto (ICBAS-UP), 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto (ICBAS-UP), 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto (ICBAS-UP), 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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Marmamula S, Kumbham TR, Modepalli SB, Barrenkala NR, Yellapragada R, Shidhaye R. Depression, combined visual and hearing impairment (dual sensory impairment): a hidden multi-morbidity among the elderly in Residential Care in India. Sci Rep 2021; 11:16189. [PMID: 34376737 PMCID: PMC8355224 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-95576-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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To report the prevalence of depression and its association with combined visual (VI) and hearing impairment (HI) in the elderly in residential care in India. Participants aged ≥ 60 years were recruited from 41 homes. Data on personal and sociodemographic information were obtained. Visual acuity was measured using the logMAR chart. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used to assess depression, and the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly Screening (HHIE) was administered to assess hearing status. Data of all 867 eligible elderly participants were analysed. The mean age of the participants was 74.2 years (standard deviation: 8.2 years) and included 537 (61.9%) women and 117 (13.5%) participants who had no education. The prevalence of depression was 60.0% (95% CI: 45.2-73.4) in the elderly with combined VI and HI compared to 20.9% (95% CI:14.4-28.8) among those with VI only and 37.8% (95% CI: 26.6-46.5) among those with HI only. On multiple logistic regression analyses, depression was approximately 5 times higher among the participants with DSI after adjusting for other covariates. Six out of ten elderly with combined HI and VI had depression highlighting the need for screening and referral when elderly present with combined vision and hearing loss.
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- Srinivas Marmamula
- Allen Foster Community Eye Health Research Centre, Gullapalli Pratibha Rao International Centre for Advancement of Rural Eye care, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034, India.
- Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Science, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034, India.
- Wellcome Trust/Department of Biotechnology India Alliance, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034, India.
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
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- Allen Foster Community Eye Health Research Centre, Gullapalli Pratibha Rao International Centre for Advancement of Rural Eye care, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034, India
- Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Science, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034, India
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- Allen Foster Community Eye Health Research Centre, Gullapalli Pratibha Rao International Centre for Advancement of Rural Eye care, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034, India
- Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Science, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034, India
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- Allen Foster Community Eye Health Research Centre, Gullapalli Pratibha Rao International Centre for Advancement of Rural Eye care, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034, India
- Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Science, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034, India
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- Allen Foster Community Eye Health Research Centre, Gullapalli Pratibha Rao International Centre for Advancement of Rural Eye care, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034, India
- Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Science, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034, India
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- Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra, India
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Ge M, Zhu D, Lee H. WITHDRAWN: Health risk assessment of rural older population. Work 2021:WOR205350. [PMID: 34275921 DOI: 10.3233/wor-205350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Minshu Ge
- The school of Finace, RenMin University of China, Beijing, China
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- Shanghai National Accounting Institute, Shanghai, China
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- Economic management Department, DePauw University, Greencastle, USA
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Kumar A, Raj D, Gupta A, Kumar A. Screening of Depression in Elderly Population Using a Geriatric Depression Scale in the Field Practice Area of Urban Health Training Centre Attached to SMS Medical College, Jaipur. Cureus 2021; 13:e15859. [PMID: 34327085 PMCID: PMC8300592 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.15859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Depression is one of the most common illnesses worldwide, with more than 264 million people affected. Various studies in the elderly population have estimated the prevalence of depression across India, with results ranging from 6% to 62%. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of depression among the elderly population using a Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and to find out the association between various sociodemographic parameters and depression among elderly people. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted in the field practice area of Urban Health Training Centre (UHTC), attached to Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College, Jaipur from September 2019 to July 2020 among elderly people. Some 250 participants were interviewed. RESULTS Depression was present in 41.6% of the study participants. Age group, gender, marital status, educational qualification, type of family, financial dependence, socioeconomic status, and presence of morbidity were significantly associated with the presence of depression among study participants (p<0.05). CONCLUSION The prevalence of depression in the urban elderly population was high (41.6%). By identifying risk factors for depression among the elderly population and screening them on time, we can reduce the severity and burden of the disease to a greater extent.
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- Abhishek Kumar
- Community Medicine, Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College, Jaipur, IND
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- Community Medicine, Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College, Jaipur, IND
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- Community Medicine, Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College, Jaipur, IND
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- Community Medicine, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, IND
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Srivastava S, Chauhan S, Muhammad T, Simon DJ, Kumar P, Patel R, Singh S. Older adults’ psychological and subjective well-being as a function of household decision making role: Evidence from cross-sectional survey in India. CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2020.100676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Assariparambil AR, Noronha JA, Kamath A, Adhikari P, Nayak BS, Shankar R, George A. Depression among older adults: a systematic review of South Asian countries. Psychogeriatrics 2021; 21:201-219. [PMID: 33319427 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The world's population has been evolving rapidly; every country in the world is facing this drastic progression in the number and the percentage of the elderly in their net population. As the chronological age advances, physiological and psychosocial decline will be evident among all older adults. The potentially relevant literature was identified using appropriate search terms in electronic databases such as PubMed MEDLINE, Scopus, ProQuest, Web of Science, CINAHL, IndMed, and Google Scholar. Articles published from 2006 to 2019, reported the prevalence and the risk factors for depression among older adults living in the community, old age homes, or hospitals of the South Asian countries. Articles were published in the languages other than English and those reporting the categorised or mean depressive scores were excluded from the review. After quality check for all the retrieved articles from different databases, 120 articles were included for the meta-analysis. The data were extracted based on a validated data extraction form, and the reviewer contacted the authors for clarification of the missing data whenever required. The estimates were pooled using the random effect model for meta-analyses. Sub-group and sensitivity analyses were also performed. The overall pooled estimate (random effect models) of the prevalence of depression among the elderly was 42.0% (95% CI: 0.38-0.46), Chi-squared P-value <0.001, and I2 99.14%. The pooled estimate of the prevalence was higher in the community settings than the old age homes (44.0%; 95% CI: 39.0-49.0 vs. 42.0%; 95% CI: 34.0-49.0). Depression is a common problem among the elderly population and the pooled estimate of depression would give directions to the healthcare providers, policymakers, and future researchers to plan some measures (either pharmacological or non-pharmacological interventions) to effectively tackle the burden of geriatric depression in the future.
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- Anil R Assariparambil
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, MAHE, Manipal, India.,Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, MAHE, Manipal, India
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- Department of Data Science, PSPH, MAHE, Manipal, India
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- Department of Medicine, Yenapoya Medical College, Mangaluru, India
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- Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, MAHE, Manipal, India.,Department of Child Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, MAHE, Manipal, India
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- Department of Data Science, PSPH, MAHE, Manipal, India
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- Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, MAHE, Manipal, India
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Isik K, Başoğul C, Yildirim H. The relationship between perceived loneliness and depression in the elderly and influencing factors. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2021; 57:351-357. [PMID: 32627207 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Revised: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study was carried out to determine the relationship between perceived loneliness and depression in the elderly and influencing factors DESIGN AND METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 501 elderly. Data were collected with the questionnaire form, the elderly loneliness scale and the geriatric depression scale. FINDINGS A positive relationship was found between depression and loneliness. Loneliness, applying to a family health center/hospitalization, educational level, social loneliness, and age were found to be the predictors of depression. Depression, applying to a family health center/hospitalization, and marital status were found to be the predictors of loneliness. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Loneliness is the major factor affecting depression in elderly. It is recommended that attempts should be made to enable the elderly to live more actively.
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- Kevser Isik
- Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Adiyaman University, Adiyaman, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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Sinha P, Hussain T, Boora NK, Rao GN, Varghese M, Gururaj G, Benegal V. Prevalence of Common mental disorders in older adults: Results from the National Mental Health Survey of India. Asian J Psychiatr 2021; 55:102463. [PMID: 33212298 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We estimate the prevalence of common mental disorders (CMD) among older adults and compare them with that of younger adults at the national level. METHOD We analysed data on older adults from the National Mental Health Survey of India undertaken across 6 regions and 12 states of India during 2015-16. Multi-stage cluster sampling technique was adopted which permitted state level and subsequently pooled national estimates. Mini International NeuroPsychiatric Interview (MINI) adult version 6.0 was used for measuring psychiatric morbidity. RESULTS Older adults had a higher lifetime (6.93%) and current (3.53%) prevalence of depressive disorders as compared to the younger adults (4.96% and 2.54%). There was no difference in the prevalence of anxiety disorders in different agegroups. The most prevalent anxiety disorder in older adults was specific phobias (1.72%) followed by agoraphobia (1.6%). All CMD in the older population were more common in females, those living in urban metros, the unemployed, who were not currently married and those with lower household income. DISCUSSION These findings support planning better mental health policies and programs for older adults in India.
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- Preeti Sinha
- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India.
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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Wong AKC, Wong FKY. The psychological impact of a nurse-led proactive self-care program on independent, non-frail community-dwelling older adults: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Nurs Stud 2020; 110:103724. [PMID: 32777605 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Poor mental health is common later in life and is a crucial factor in determining older adults' ability to live independently in the community. Existing nurse-led proactive self-care programs for older adults focus on physical health, since many are living with chronic diseases. Little is known about their effectiveness on the psychological outcomes of independent, non-frail community-dwelling older adults. AIM The aim of this study was to examine the impact of a nurse-led proactive self-care program with a health-social partnership model for community-dwelling older adults on depressive symptoms, life satisfaction, and the mental component of health-related quality of life. DESIGN AND METHODS This was a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Adults aged 60 or over who lived within the service areas and scored ≥ 18 in the Mini-Mental Status Examination were included. Data were collected using questionnaires pre- (T1), post- (T2), and three month after the intervention (T3). The program provided a comprehensive assessment, health and self-management information, and empowerment, and promoted the accessibility of community services by building a health-social partnership network in the community. Generalized Estimating Equation was used to calculate the group, time, and interaction effects. Intention-to-treat was employed as the primary analysis in this study. RESULTS Of the 843 potential community-dwelling older adults who were assessed for eligibility, 457 eligible participants were randomized into the intervention (n = 230) or control group (n = 227). Among them, 175 (76.0%) participants in the intervention group and 190 (83.7%) participants in the control group completed data collection at T3, 6 months after T2 at the completion of the program. The results showed a significant time effect between T1 and T2 (Wald χ2 = 25.7, p < .001) and T1 and T3 (Wald χ2 = 7.40, p = .007) in terms of the presence of depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Interprofessional care addressing health and social needs improves the depressive symptoms among older adults dwelling in the community.
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Sahni B, Bala K, Kumar T, Narangyal A. Prevalence and determinants of geriatric depression in North India: A cross-sectional study. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:2332-2336. [PMID: 32754497 PMCID: PMC7380778 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_357_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 03/08/2020] [Revised: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Context: “Aging India” has become a phenomenon of public health importance. Old age is beset with physical, mental, and social challenges. Among these, mental health concerns are least prioritized in most of the developing countries with depression being the most common and easy to screen. Aims: To assess the burden of geriatric depression and determine its association with sociodemographic factors such as religion, age, gender, education, marital status, and family type. Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted in July-August 2018 in village Kirpind in north India. Methodology: 162 subjects aged 60 years or more, both males and females participated in the study. Depression was assessed using the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale and those with a GDS score >=5 were categorized as depressed. Statistical Analysis Used: Pearson's Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were used for analysis. Results: Nearly 59.3% of subjects had no depression, 33.9% were suffering from mild to moderate depression whereas 6.8% were severely depressed. The mean age of subjects was 69 (±7.4) years. Chi-square test was used to study the association of various factors with depression and only female gender showed a positive statistical association. On using binary logistic regression analysis, being female again emerged to be a significant predictor of depression while no other factor was significantly associated with the outcome. Conclusions: There is a need to sensitize primary care workers and physicians to identify and manage geriatric depression early. It also points towards the need for multicentric, longitudinal studies evaluating various aspects of geriatric depression.
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- Bhavna Sahni
- Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Jammu City, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Jammu City, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Directorate of Health Services, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Yilmaz N, Karaca SN. Dissatisfaction with life and absence of leisure time activity: clues to overt depression and occult suicide risk in elderly individuals without significant disabling disease. Psychogeriatrics 2020; 20:337-344. [PMID: 31930627 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Depression is a major public health problem in all ages. Besides other chronic physical diseases, it is one of the most common psychiatric disorders observed in the elderly. In this study, it was aimed to determine the prevalence of depressive symptoms and related factors and to draw attention to occult suicide probability in elderly people without significant disabling disease. METHODS Individuals aged 65 and over, who were randomly selected from a family healthcare centre, were enrolled into the study. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) was used to assess prevalence of depression and Suicide Probability Scale (SPS) for risk of suicide. RESULTS There were 323 elderly (F/M: 150/173). Mean age was 73.3 ± 6.1 years. The majority had chronic physical illnesses (77.7%). Mean GDS and SPS scores were 11.07 ± 4.6 and 62.91 ± 8.24, respectively. Prevalence of depression was 27.6%. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, living without a spouse (P = 0.047, Exp(B) = 1.744, 95% CI = 1.008-3.01), dissatisfaction with life (P ˂ 0.001, Exp(B) = 5.327, 95% CI = 3.02-9.36) and having no leisure time activity (P = 0.047, Exp(B) = 1.846, 95% CI = 1.009-3.37) were found to be the independent predictors of presence of depression, as indicated by GDS. In logistic regression analysis, dissatisfaction with life (P ˂ 0.001, Exp(B) = 2.631, 95% CI = 1.53-4.50) was found to be an independent predictor of high SPS scores. CONCLUSION In elderly individuals without overt disabling disease, dissatisfaction with life, absence of leisure time activities, and a life without a partner seem to significantly increase the likelihood of overt depression. On the other hand, there is occult increase in suicide risk in the presence of dissatisfaction with their lives in the elderly.
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- Nuryil Yilmaz
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
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Patel M, Bhardwaj P, Nebhinani N, Goel AD, Patel K. Prevalence of psychiatric disorders among older adults in Jodhpur and stakeholders perspective on responsive health system. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:714-720. [PMID: 32318408 PMCID: PMC7113956 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1016_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 11/16/2019] [Revised: 01/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background: Ageing is an inescapable reality of human existence. The elderly population of India is steadily increasing with growing mental health needs which pose many challenges for the health care system. The aim of this study is to assess anxiety, depression, and cognitive disorders among urban and rural elderly and to explore the availability of social support mechanisms and a responsive health system for elderly. Methods: This study is a mixed-method approach. For a quantitative study, a community-based cross-sectional survey is conducted in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. A total of 330 elderly persons aged 60 years and above are randomly screened for depression (GDS), anxiety (GAD), and cognitive impairment (HMSE). Further for a qualitative study, in-depth interviews are conducted with 7 key informants including policy and program managers, service providers, and facilitators from the state. For quantitative data analysis, Excel and SPSS are used and for Qualitative data analysis, Thematic Framework Approach is used. Results: The mean age of the respondents is 67.9 ± 7.8. The prevalence of severe depression is 17%, severe anxiety is 10.3%, and cognitive impairment is 51.2%. The prevalence of all the three is more in rural elderly as compared to urban elderly as well as more in female individuals as compared to males. Qualitative analysis revealed that there are challenges in early identification of mental disorders at both the levels: service providers and elderly. Psychological and financial issues are also seen in elderly who are not supported by their children. There are cases of fear for elder abuse and influence of western culture in the society. Conclusion: There is a sizeable prevalence of psychological issues in elderly population. Therefore, there is a need to adopt holistic and integrated psychogeriatric services for the improvement of quality of life in elderly.
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- Mamta Patel
- School of Public Health, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- School of Public Health, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.,Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Naveen KHS, Goel AD, Dwivedi S, Hassan MA. Adding life to years: Role of gender and social and family engagement in geriatric depression in rural areas of Northern India. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:721-728. [PMID: 32318409 PMCID: PMC7113954 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1019_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 11/16/2019] [Revised: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Depression among elderly population is a major public health issue affecting nearly 5% to 7% of the world's elderly. In the coming years, a major share will be contributed by developing countries like India. In the rural areas of Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh, there is scarce data on the depression. Methodology: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in rural Allahabad. A total of 411 elderly persons were selected from 2 blocks—Jasra and Bahadurpur—through multistage random sampling method. Short form of geriatric depression scale (GDS) was used to assess depression. Results: The prevalence of depression among elderly was 19.7%. On binary logistic regression, depression had significant association with female sex [aOR = 2.4, 95% CI 1.1–5.1], having less-than-good relationship with family members [aOR = 2.7, 95% CI 1.2–6.0], not being cared for during illness by family members [aOR = 3.9, 95% CI 1.2-12.9], not being involved in leisure time activities [aOR = 2.5, 95% CI 1.3–4.9], and not regularly meeting relatives and friends [aOR = 4.7, 95% CI 1.9–11.6]. Conclusions: The prevalence of depression in elderly was high in rural areas of Allahabad. Female sex and social and family engagement are the important predictors of depression among them.
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- Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, MLN Medical College, Allahabad, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Ambedkarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Joseph J, Kumari S. Comparison of depression among the elderly in a selected semiurban and rural community of Haryana, North India: A cross-sectional survey. JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/jgmh.jgmh_5_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Akila GV, Arvind BA, Isaac A. Comparative assessment of psychosocial status of elderly in urban and rural areas, Karnataka, India. J Family Med Prim Care 2019; 8:2870-2876. [PMID: 31681658 PMCID: PMC6820432 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_536_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background and Aims Psychological and social factors form an integral part in the health and well being of an elderly. Understanding these factors and their differential distribution based on geographical location will help in providing quality care. The aim of this study is to provide a comparative assessment of the psychological and social status of the elderly living in urban and rural area of Karnataka and to identify factors associated with the occurrence of psychological problems among elderly. Methods This comparative cross-sectional study was done by interviewing 510 elderly in house to house survey in urban and rural area. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information pertaining to social and demographic characteristics Cognitive assessment of the elderly was done using Hindi Mini Mental State Examination. Subsequently cognitively normal elderly was assessed for depression using Geriatric depression scale (GDS 15). The Barthel's Activities of Daily Living and Lawton's Instrumental Activities of Daily Living was used for functional assessment of elderly. Results The proportion of elderly who were at risk of developing depression was higher in rural area (32.6%) when compared to urban area (30.4%). Logistic regression analysis showed that illiteracy, poor perceived mental health, having no one to confide to when they have a problem and feeling financially insecure were significantly associated with risk of depression. Conclusion Study showed that there is a significant difference in the social and psychological status of elderly in urban and rural areas. Understanding these differences is essential to plan and implement services specifically for urban and rural population.
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- Govindarajan Venguidesvarane Akila
- Department of Community Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, No. 1, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Epidemiology, Centre for Public Health, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangaluru, Karnataka, India
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Disu TR, Anne NJ, Griffiths MD, Mamun MA. Risk factors of geriatric depression among elderly Bangladeshi people: A pilot interview study. Asian J Psychiatr 2019; 44:163-169. [PMID: 31382211 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2019.07.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Globally, geriatric depression (GD) has been recognized to be one of the most prevalent problems among the elderly. However, there is an only one previous Bangladeshi study addressing the issue. Consequently, the present study investigated GD and its associated risk factors. A semi-structured face-to-face interview was conducted among 168 self-reported healthy elderly residents (59.5% female) aged 60-80 years in Patuakhali city and the neighboring village. Measures included the Geriatric Depression Scale-15, socio-demographic variables, psychosocial factors, physical health-related factors, lifestyle factors, and dietary factors. Results showed the GD prevalence rate was 36.9% (n = 62). Risk factors for GD included living in a rural area, having no history of chronic disease, having a history of previous personal and/or family depression, not engaging in daily life activities, not exercising regularly, having no hobbies, having a poor diet, and not engaging in religious practices regularly. The GD prevalence rate was generally higher compared to previous studies in other countries. This may have been due to the inclusion criterion of selecting self-reported healthy elderly individuals. It is recommended that a nationally representative study is carried out to assess the actual figure of GD in Bangladesh. The findings are helpful for depression-reducing intervention programs.
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- Tasnim Rahman Disu
- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (NIPSOM), Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Undergraduate Research Organization, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh; School of Public Health Independent University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Psychology Department, Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ, United Kingdom
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- Undergraduate Research Organization, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh; Department of Public Health & Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Pilania M, Yadav V, Bairwa M, Behera P, Gupta SD, Khurana H, Mohan V, Baniya G, Poongothai S. Prevalence of depression among the elderly (60 years and above) population in India, 1997-2016: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:832. [PMID: 31248394 PMCID: PMC6598256 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7136-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 10/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is lack of information on the magnitude of depression among elderly population in India. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of depression among elderly population in India. METHODS PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, PsycINFO, IndMed, and Google Scholar were searched to identify articles reported community-based prevalence of depression among elderly population using screening tools. This study included the articles published during the years 1997 to 2016. Studies conducted in the special population groups, hospitals, reported only a subcategory of depression, and not specified the screening tool were excluded. Data were extracted from published reports and any missing information was requested from authors. Estimates were pooled using random-effects meta-analyses. Subgroup and sensitivity analysis were performed. The publication bias was evaluated by using Egger's test and visual inspection of the symmetry in funnel plots. RESULTS Fifty-one studies from 16 States of India were included as 56 datasets, which estimated the prevalence of depression among Indian elderly population as 34.4% (95% CI: 29.3-39.7). In sub-group analysis, the pooled prevalence was higher among females, rural populations, and in the eastern part of the country. Studies using non-probability sampling, and GDS and CES-D screening tool showed higher prevalence. Exclusion of the studies with sample size less than 100 and low-quality studies (score < 5/8) had no effect on the estimate of the prevalence. The studies that excluded dementia before assessment of depression had lower prevalence. CONCLUSION About one third elderly population of India suffered from depression with female preponderance. The estimates varied with type of study tool, geographic region, sampling methods, and presence of dementia. The pooled estimate should be interpreted with caution as the studies included in this review had varied methodological approach and screening tools.
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- Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Medical College, Vidisha, India
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- Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, AIIMS, Bhubaneshwar, India
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- Pt B D Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, India
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Prevalence of and factors contributing to anxiety, depression and cognitive disorders among urban elderly in Odisha – A study through the health systems’ Lens. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2019; 80:38-45. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2018.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 06/15/2018] [Revised: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 09/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Laksham KB, Selvaraj R, Kameshvell C. Depression and its determinants among elderly in selected villages of Puducherry - A community-based cross-sectional study. J Family Med Prim Care 2019; 8:141-144. [PMID: 30911495 PMCID: PMC6396614 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_235_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Depression is the leading cause of disease burden in most regions of the world. But depression among the elderly is usually unrecognized and they have higher morbidity and mortality than those without depression. Aims To estimate the prevalence of depression among the elderly and identifying its determinants in selected villages of Puducherry. Materials and Methods This is a community-based cross-sectional study conducted in three villages in Puducherry. Systematic random sampling is done to select households. Any person above the age of 60 years is considered as elderly. After obtaining informed consent, a pretested questionnaire is administered to obtain sociodemographic characteristics. Height and weight were measured. Chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, osteoarthritis, reduced vision, hard of hearing, and substance use were self-reported. Geriatric Depression Scale - Short form questionnaire was used as a screening tool for depression. Results Among the 359 participants, 57% were females. The mean (standard deviation) age of the participants was 67.4 (5.9) years. The majority of them belonged to nuclear family (88%), had no formal education (62%), were unemployed (69%), currently married (68%), and receiving a pension (81%). The prevalence of depression among elderly age 60 years and above is 69% [95% confidence interval (CI) 63.6-73.1). Binary logistic regression showed that single/widow [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 3.9, 95% CI 2.0-7.5] and hard of hearing (aOR = 2.2, 95% CI 1.1-4.1) are significant risk factors for depression. Conclusion Prevalence of depression among elderly in this rural area is high. All elderly persons must be screened for depression and appropriate treatment should be initiated.
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- Karthik Balajee Laksham
- Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) Karaikal, Karaikal, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) Karaikal, Karaikal, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SLIMS), Puducherry, India
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Objectives: To determine the proportion of geriatric depression and factors associated with its occurrence among a sample of the elderly population in Sohag Governorate. Methods: A cross-sectional, community-based study was conducted from May 2016 to March 2017 with 1,027 elderly individuals (aged ≥60 years) living in Sohag Governorate, Egypt. A questionnaire was designed and included inquiries on socio-demographic variables (age, gender, and residence) and the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) to determine the outcome variable, the presence of depression, among the studied elderly population. Results: About two-thirds (62.7%) of participants suffered from depression. Regarding depression levels, 450 (43.8%) participants had mild depression with GDS-15 scores between 5 and 8, and 18.9% of participants had moderate depression, represented by GDS-15 scores between 9 and 11. No participants had severe depression. Applying logistic regression analysis, increased age, female gender, and living in rural areas were significantly linked to the occurrence of geriatric depression among participants. Conclusion: These findings highlight the need to introduce geriatric clinics into healthcare services and to provide counseling and psychiatric services, and to support high-risk groups and evaluate them regularly for early detection in order to positively impact their life quality.
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- Hanan Y Aly
- Neuropsychiatric Department, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt. E-mail.
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El-Gilany AH, Elkhawaga GO, Sarraf BB. Depression and its associated factors among elderly: A community-based study in Egypt. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2018; 77:103-107. [PMID: 29734054 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2018.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Academic Contribution Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Revised: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 04/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Depression among the elderly constitutes a major public health concern that attracts worldwide attention. The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among community dwelling elderly. METHODS A cross-sectional descriptive study with an analytic component was carried out in both urban and rural areas of Mansoura District during the period from October 1 to December 31, 2016. The target population is elderly aged 60 years or more of both genders. A total sample of 487 elderly was selected by systematic random sample from family files kept at Family Health Units. The response rate was 97.9%. RESULTS The overall prevalence of depression was 44.4%. Urban residence, insomnia, being a woman, life stressors, disturbed marital life, dependent old adults and absence of religiosity are the main independent predictors of depression among elder people. CONCLUSIONS This study provide an alarming signal for health professionals and health policy maker in Egypt for the need of a better recognition of depressive symptoms in elderly.
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- Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt.
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- Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt.
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