A Cross Sectional Study: Depression Status among Elderly Using Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) in Urban Chennai

2019 ◽  
pp. 42-46
Author(s):  
Sathish kumar Krishnamurthy
Keyword(s):  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Depression Status

scholarly journals A cross sectional study on screening for depression among elderly in rural areas of Puducherry, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Pamagal Kavithai ◽  
Anandaraj R. ◽  
Buvaneswary S. ◽  
Prakash M.
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Study Setting

Background: Depression among elderly has been a neglected health issue. Various factors hinder its early diagnosis. The objectives of this study are to screen for depression among elderly using geriatric depression scale-15 and to determine its influencing factors.Methods: A community based cross sectional study on geriatric depression was done in villages catered by a primary health centre in Puducherry. Permanent residents of the study setting, aged ≥60 years consenting for the study were included. Line listing of elderly individuals in the study setting was done and subjects were selected by simple random sampling. A pretested structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic and clinic-psychological variables. Hindi mental state examination scale was used to screen for cognitive impairment (score <23). Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) was used to screen for depression (score >5) among geriatric individuals. Appropriate statistical tests of significance were done.Results: Among the 360 elderly individuals screened using GDS-15 tool, 41.4% of them were found to be at a higher risk of developing depression. Significant factors for risk of depression in univariate analysis include being female, illiterate, unemployed, widow/single, having sleep problems, dependency in activities of daily living and cognitive impairment. Predictors for risk of depression evident by multivariate analysis include presence of unemployment, sleep problems and cognitive impairment.Conclusions: A higher proportion of elderly was observed to be at risk of depression.  Primary care physicians may consider screening for depression in elderly with identified risk factors and act accordingly.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study on geriatric depression and its associated risk factors in an urban area of Hyderabad, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Nirmala Nagarada Gadde ◽  
Bhagya Rekha Gogolla ◽  
Vineesh Allenki ◽  
Ravi Babu Damu
Keyword(s):  
Urban Area ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: The geriatric population is increasing with advancements in the health sector all over the world. At the same time, old age tackles physical, mental and social challenges. Mental health of the elderly is least concerned in developing countries, especially depression, which is easy to screen and our study aims to know its burden and associated risk factors.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2021 and November 2021 among the geriatric population of Mansoorabad, an urban area in Hyderabad, using the short form of geriatric depression scale (GDS) to assess their depression status. Study subjects who met our criteria were selected through simple random sampling. Data collected were entered and analyzed with MS excel software 2007 and Epi info 3.5.3.Results: In our study sample of 161, males were 61 (37.9%), females-100(62.1%). Most of the study subjects were in the age group 60-70 years (137, 85.1%), followed by the 70-80 years age group (24, 14.9%). Nearly 59.6% of subjects had no depression, 19.9% suffered from mild depression, 8.1%-moderately depressed, whereas 12.4%-severely depressed. The mean age of subjects was 65.6 (±5.9) years. Chi-square test was used to study the association of various factors with geriatric depression and age group, and socio-economic status showed a statistically significant association.Conclusions: This study points towards the sensitization of healthcare workers and other subsidiary health personnel at the grassroots level to detect geriatric depression in nascent stages. Many longitudinal follow-up studies are needed to address various aspects of depression. 

scholarly journals Gangguan depresi berhubungan dengan status gizi pasien psikogeriatri di RSJ DR. Radjiman Wediodiningrat, Malang

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Wawan Agung Prasetyo ◽  
Probosuseno Probosuseno ◽  
Sumarni Sumarni
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Protein Intake ◽  
Mental Hospital ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Geriatric Psychiatry ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Depression Status

<p>ABSTRACT</p><p>Background: Nutritional problem in psychogeriatric patients has not got much attention in geriatric psychiatry. However, malnutrition is likely to have a major impact on mental and physical condition of the elderly. In patients with depression, nutritional problems have a major contribution in determining food intake and nutrient of elderly, because depression can cause loss of appetite which impact on the nutritional status of elderly.</p><p>Objectives: To determine the association between depression with nutritional status of geriatric psychiatry patients at DR. Radjiman Wedioningrat Mental Hospital, Lawang District of Malang.</p><p>Methods: This was an observational study with cross sectional design. Subjects were geriatric psychiatry inpatients at Radjiman Wediodiningrat Mental Hospital Lawang Distric of Malang. Depression status was assessed using the short form of the geriatric depression scale (GDS-15). Food intake were collected using plate waste (visual comstock methods) and 24 hours food recall methods. Nutritional status was assessed using the mini nutritional assessment-Taiwan version-1 (MNA-T1). The data was analysed by univariat, bivariat, and multivariat.</p><p>Results: Out of total subject of the study (52 people), 53.9% were depressed and 50% were malnourished. Dominant factor that affect nutritional status was moderate depression (OR=11.14). Bivariat analysis showed that there was a significant association between functional status, energy intake, and protein intake with nutritional status. There was not significantly association between energy intake and protein intake with depression status. There was a significant association between depression status and nutritional status of geriatric psychiatry patients (OR=11.14, 95% CI:1.7-73.14).</p><p>Conclusions: There was a significant association between depression status and nutritional status.</p><p>KEYWORDS: depression status, geriatric psychiatric, nutritional status</p><p>ABSTRAK</p><p>Latar belakang: Masalah gizi pada pasien psikogeriatri kurang mendapat perhatian dalam penelitian psikiatri geriatri, padahal malnutrisi cenderung memiliki dampak yang besar terhadap kondisi mental dan fisik pada lansia. Pada pasien depresi, masalah gizi mempunyai kontribusi yang besar dalam menentukan asupan makanan dan zat gizi lansia karena depresi dapat menyebabkan kehilangan nafsu makan yang berdampak pada penurunan status gizi lansia.</p><p>Tujuan: Mengetahui hubungan antara gangguan depresi dengan status gizi pasien psikogeriatri di RSJ Dr. Radjiman Wediodiningrat, Lawang, Malang.</p><p>Metode: Penelitian ini bersifat observasional dengan rancangan cross sectional. Subjek penelitian ini adalah pasien psikogeriatri di ruang rawat inap psikogeriatri RSJ Dr. Radjiman Wediodiningrat Lawang. Data status depresi diukur dengan geriatric depression scale-15 (GDS-15). Data asupan zat gizi menggunakan metode visual Comstock dan recall 24 jam. Data status gizi ditentukan berdasarkan (MNA-T1). Data dianalisis secara univariat, bivariat, dan multivariat.</p><p>Hasil: Dari total subjek penelitian (52 orang), sebesar 53,9% mengalami depresi dan sebesar 50% mengalami malnutrisi. Faktor yang paling dominan mempengaruhi status gizi adalah status depresi sedang (OR=11,14). Hasil uji bivariat menunjukkan ada hubungan yang bermakna antara status fungsional,<br />asupan energi, asupan protein, dan status depresi dengan status gizi. Hasil uji multivariat menunjukkan ada hubungan yang signifikan antara status depresi dengan status gizi (OR=11,14, 95% CI:1,7-73,14).</p><p>Kesimpulan: Ada hubungan signifikan antara status depresi dengan status gizi pada pasien psikogeriatri.</p><p>KATA KUNCI: status depresi, pasien psikogeriatri, status gizi</p>

scholarly journals RELATION BETWEEN MOOD DISORDERS AND COVID-19 IN OLDER ADULTS DURING THE PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cássia Rossetto Verga ◽  
Graciela Ishibashi ◽  
Guilherme da Silva ◽  
Tiago Ordonez ◽  
Gabriela dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Literature data emphasize that the recent spread of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered several mental health issues such as depression and anxiety disorders. Fear of the illness and social distancing have shown to be risk factors for mood disorders. It is thus necessary to study the relation between mood disorders in older adults during the pandemic. Objective: Analyze the relation between mood disorders and COVID-19 in older adults within the pandemic framework. Methods: Cross-sectional study with the application of the following tools: Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS15) and Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI). Results: 428 older adults with an average age of 67.54±5.65 years were evaluated. Most of them were married females with an education level of 14.72±3.54 years and only 10% of them had fallen ill to COVID-19. 71% of them reported changes in mood and anxiety levels due to the pandemic. There was also a significant statistical difference between this group and the other 29% regarding GDS15 and GAI scores (p <0.001). Meaningful correlations were found between GDS and GAI (rho = 0.52 / ρ = 0,001) in which the larger the depressive symptomatology, the higher the anxiety level was. Conclusion: Results suggest that there have been associations between depression and anxiety symptoms in older adults during the pandemic period. Such findings are important for the implementation of social and health public policies.

scholarly journals Internal Consistency of Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS 15-Item Version) in Ecuadorian Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 004695802097118
Author(s):  
María Erazo ◽  
Martha Fors ◽  
Sofía Mullo ◽  
Paloma González ◽  
Carmen Viada
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The present study aimed to assess the validity of a Spanish version of the Geriatric Depression-15 Scale (GDS-15) in Ecuadorian adults. Cross-sectional study to validate GDS-15 in its short version (GDS-15). Internal consistency and factor structure were assessed through Kuder Richardson 20 and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. A total of 211 subjects 65 years of age and older participated in the validation process. Internal consistency was adequate, the Kuder Richardson 20 coefficient for the total scale was 0.73. Three factor structure was found for the scale. This study highlights the importance of having a validated scale for screening depression in the elderly. This study provides an evidence for the use of GDS-15 in Ecuadorian elderly population to screen for depression.

scholarly journals The geriatric depression scale and the timed up and go test predict fear of falling in community-dwelling elderly women with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno de Souza Moreira ◽  
Daniela Maria da Cruz dos Anjos ◽  
Daniele Sirineu Pereira ◽  
Rosana Ferreira Sampaio ◽  
Leani Souza Máximo Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Prevalence and correlates of geriatric depression in a rural community in Kerala, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (Special2) ◽  
pp. 395-401
Author(s):  
Ann Mary Thomas ◽  
Babita Susan ◽  
Jacob Davies Kalliath ◽  
Vinu Cherian ◽  
Brilly M Rose ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Dependence ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Background: Elderly constitutes a vulnerable group for depression, as they are especially prone to suffer adverse consequences of a depressive episode and have greater rates of completed suicides. This study aims to estimate the prevalence and determinants of geriatric depression.  Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among 250 elderlies from 1st January 2019 to 1st January 2020 in the different rural blocks of Ernakulam district, India. The multistage sampling technique and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-30) were used to collect the data. A score of 0 9 is considered "normal", 10 19 is labeled as "mildly depressed", and 20 30 as "severely depressed". Statistical analysis was performed using the IBM SPSS software. The Chi-square test /Fisher's exact test was used to study the association between the socio-demographic and behavioral variables with depression. Results: The mean age was 69.33 ± 7.41years and male: female ratio was 0.55: 1.The overall prevalence of depression was 52.4%. Advanced age over 70years [OR=2.04;95% CI, 1.227 – 3.394; P=0.006], female gender[OR=2.844;95% CI,1.663-4.865; P =<0.001], lack of gainful employment [OR=3.504; 95% CI, 1.833–6.699; P =<0.001], physical dependence [OR=0.365;95% CI,0.162–0.821; P =0.012], financial dependence [OR=0.388; 95% CI, 0.219–0.687; P =<0.001], presence of medical co morbidities [OR=0.428; 95% CI, 0.212–0.866; P =0.016],poor lifestyle including the lack of regular exercise [OR =2.020; 95% CI,1.174–3.473; P =0.010], addiction to alcohol [OR=4.932;95%CI,1.600-15.208; P =0.004] and addiction to tobacco smoking [OR=2.905;95%CI,1.273-6.628; P =0.009] and poor family support [OR= 5.180;95% CI,716–15.636; P = 0.002] were found to be significantly associated with depression. Conclusion: The prevalence of depression among the elderlies was high, and hence early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential to reduce its burden in the community.

scholarly journals Associations between depressive symptoms and geriatric syndromes in community-dwelling older adults in Japan: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masakazu Imaoka ◽  
Hidetoshi Nakao ◽  
Misa Nakamura ◽  
Fumie Tazaki ◽  
Mitsumasa Hida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Geriatric Syndromes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Abstract Background It is estimated that 7.2% of community-dwelling older adults in worldwide have major depression. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between geriatric syndromes and depressive symptoms. Methods Data were obtained from 363 older adults (mean age 73.6 ± 6.6 years; women = 75.8%) who participated in a community-based health check. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15). Depression was defined as a GDS-15 score of ≥ 5. Further, geriatric syndromes in participants—such as frailty, sarcopenia, and locomotive syndrome—were assessed. Results There was a 28.1% prevalence of depressive symptoms. In a logistic regression analysis with depressive symptoms as the dependent variable, both pre-frailty (odds ratio [OR] 1.85, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.09–3.01) and frailty (OR 5.45, 95% CI 2.23–13.31) were found to be significantly higher in the depressive group. Conclusions Our findings suggest that depressive symptoms are associated with frailty and pre-frailty in community-dwelling older adults in Japan.

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