A Study on the Prevalence of Depression and its Associated Factors among the Elderly in Kancheepuram District, South India

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 288
Author(s):  
Joy Patricia Pushparani ◽  
S. Chitrasena ◽  
R. Ramasubramanian
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
South India ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among the elderly in rural Puducherry, South India

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 854
Author(s):  
Karthiga Vijayakumar ◽  
Sujiv Akkilagunta ◽  
Ganesh S ◽  
Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy ◽  
Gayathri Surendran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
South India ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

scholarly journals Depression and Associated Factors among Elderly Outpatients in Songklanagarind Hospital, Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanthee Anantapong ◽  
Jarurin Pitanupong ◽  
Nisan Werachattawan ◽  
Warut Aunjitsakul
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Outpatient Clinics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Outpatients ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Objective: Elderly patients with their deteriorating global health are becoming more vulnerable to mental disorders,especially depression. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and associated factors of depression amongstpatients attending outpatient clinics in Songklanagarind Hospital, a tertiary care center in southern Thailand.Material and Method: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. Elderly people (65-99 years of age) attending the outpatient department of Songklanagarind Hospital during 1st of September-30th of November 2015 were included in the study. The sample size was calculated using Epicalc in R program. We used the 15-item Thai Geriatric DepressionScale (TGDS-15) questionnaire to find the prevalence of depression among this group. Associated factors of depression were identified by multiple logistic regression using a backward-stepwise method.Results: The total number of participants in this study was 408. The prevalence of depression based on the TGDS-15,cut-off score of >5, among elderly outpatients in Songklanagarind Hospital was 9.6%. However, regarding multiple regression analysis, no statistically significant factors; sex, age, marital status, educational level, and religion, could be found to be associated with depression.Conclusion: Almost one-tenth of the elderly patients visiting the outpatient clinics within Songklanagarind Hospital haddepression. This prevalence was quite high. The depression would worsen their health conditions. Good, rigorousscreening coupled with a referral system should be encouraged and then implemented in this hospital.

scholarly journals Prevalence of depression among elderly population in rural South India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2377
Author(s):  
Vivin Vincent ◽  
Jeevithan Shanmugam ◽  
Shanmugapriya Duraisamy ◽  
Padmavathy Loganathan ◽  
Vijay Ganeshkumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
South India ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Background: Depression among elderly is the commonest psychiatric disorder however it is commonly misdiagnosed and under treated. Most of the time it is considered as part of aging process rather than a treatable condition. Diagnosing depression in the elderly is often difficult as a result of presence of cognitive impairment as well as reluctance and denial by the elderly and their family members. Objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of depression among elderly rural population in South India.  Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted over a period of 2 months among 575 elderly people aged 60 years and above in the rural field practice area of a tertiary care hospital in south India using a pre validated Geriatric Depression Scale. Data entered and analysed using MS Excel.Results: 77.56% of the study participants were found to be depressed. Among them 74.66% were mild depressive and 25.34% had severe depression. Depression was common in elderly males as compared to females. The prevalence of depression was higher in those who live single and those living with their children without their spouse and those with co morbidities.Conclusions: Prevalence of depression among elderly is high in rural areas. It also increases as the age increases. Early identification and timely intervention would promote healthy old age.

PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG THE ELDERLY IN TRUONG QUANG TRONG WARD, QUANG NGAI CITY

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 82-88
Author(s):  
Dieu Do Van ◽  
Khanh Doan Vuong Diem ◽  
Hang Tran Nhu Minh
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Common Mental Disorder ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Stressful Events ◽  
Structure Questionnaire ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Introduction: Depression is a common mental disorder in the elderly. It will be the leading cause of the global burden of disease by 2030. Objectives: (1) To identify the prevalence of depression among the elderly in Truong Quang Trong ward, Quang Ngai city using the GDS-30 scale. (2) To analyze the factors associated with depression among participants. Research methods: This was a descriptive cross – sectional study. A total sample of 447 people aged 60 and older living in Truong Quang Trong, Quang Ngai city were investigated. The GDS – 30 was used to identify depression and a semi – structure questionnaire was used to examine associated factors of depression. Multivariable logistic regression method was used to analyze factors associated with depression. Results: The prevalence of depression in the participants was 15.9%, among which mild depression was 2.7%, average 9.2% and severe 4.0%. Associated factors with depression were physical activity, negative events in the past 12 months, stressful events in life, family structure-living conditions and genetic factors. Conclusion: In this population, prevalence of depression in the elderly was quite high, therefore early detection and identification of risk factors of depression are essential for early intervention and prevention of this disorder. Key words: Depression, elderly, Truong Quang Trong Ward, Quang Ngai City

scholarly journals Prevalencia de depresión en una cohorte de personas de 65 años o más residentes en la comunidad de Peñagrande: relación con factores sociodemográficos, de salud, de ayuda y red social

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (103) ◽  
pp. 213-232
Author(s):  
Alicia Gutiérrez Misis ◽  
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María González-Fernández ◽  
María Victoria Castell Alcalá ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Low Incomes ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
The World ◽  
Spanish Cohort

Depression has great influence on the burden of disease in the elderly population all over the world. So that, the aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of depression in a population ba-sed spanish cohort of people aged 65 years and older (N = 762) and to study its associated factors. Logistic regression analysis were run, taking depression as the dependent covariate and socio-demographic, health, social networking and social help factors as independent covariates. The prevalence of depression was 29.7 per cent. Being woman, having low incomes and/or low level of education, having at least one grandchild, having poor self rated health and/or disability and has been given external help were associated with depression in an independent and strong way.

scholarly journals Depression and its associated factors among pregnant women in central Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 205510292098844
Author(s):  
Bao-Yen Luong-Thanh ◽  
Lan Hoang Nguyen ◽  
Linda Murray ◽  
Manuel Eisner ◽  
Sara Valdebenito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Quota Sampling

To date, little attention has been given to prenatal depression, especially in low and middle-income countries. The aim of this research was to assess the prevalence of depression and its associated factors amongst pregnant women in a central Vietnamese city. This cross-sectional study included 150 pregnant women from 29 to 40 weeks of gestation, from eight wards of Hue city, via quota sampling from February to May 2019. We employed the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) to assess depression. Findings suggest the need to provide routine screening of pregnant women in primary care for depressive symptoms and other mental health problems.

scholarly journals Prevalence of health services usage and associated factors in the Amazon region of Brazil: a population-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. e017966 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Elizete A Araujo ◽  
Marcus T Silva ◽  
Tais F Galvao ◽  
Mauricio G Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Prevalence Ratio ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Metropolitan Region ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physician Visits

ObjectivesTo estimate the prevalence of healthcare use and associated factors in the Manaus metropolitan region and to describe the reasons for lack of access.DesignCross-sectional population-based study.SettingA survey conducted between May and August of 2015 in eight cities from Manaus metropolitan region, Amazonas, Brazil.Participants4001 adults ≥18 years of age.Primary outcomes measuresPhysician visits, dentist visits and hospitalisations in the last 12 months were the primary outcomes. Associated factors were investigated through the calculation of prevalence ratio (PR) obtained by hierarchical Poisson regression modelling.Results4001 adults were included in the study, 53% of whom were women. The self-reported prevalence of medical visits was 77% (95% CI 75% to 77%); dentist visits, 36% (95% CI 34% to 37%) and hospital admission, 7% (95% CI 6% to 7%). Physician visits were higher in women PR=1.18 (95% CI 1.14 to 1.23), the elderly PR=1.18 (95% CI 1.10 to 1.26) and people with health insurance PR=1.14 (95% CI 1.10 to 1.19). Dentist visits declined with older age PR=0.38 (95% CI 0.30 to 0.49), lower education level PR=0.62 (95% CI 0.51 to 0.74) and lower economic class PR=0.65 (95% CI 0.57 to 0.75). Hospitalisations were found to be twice as frequent for women than for men and three times as frequent among those who reported very poor health status. Among the individuals who did not receive medical attention in the previous 2 weeks, 58% reported lack of facilities or appointment unavailable and 14% reported lack of doctors.ConclusionWhile more than half visited the doctor in the last year, a lower proportion of people with socioeconomic inequities visited the dentist. Organisational and service policies are needed to increase equity in health services in the region.

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