scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF SENSE OF COHERENCE ON DEPRESSION AND PERCEIVED STRESS IN OLD AGE

2021 ◽  
pp. 151-155
Author(s):  
Srinidhi C.V ◽  
Inthumathi S.R ◽  
A.G. Shanthi ◽  
Smitha Ruckmani
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Erik Erikson ◽  
Life Goal ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Moderate Negative Correlation ◽  
Old Age Homes

Background:Old age is commonly viewed as a period of decreased physical activity,agitation and,increased calmness; depression or stress is not commonly acknowledged in the population. According to Erik Erikson, older adults experience Ego Integrity vs Despair, where people review their life cycle and accept it as something that had to be, resulting in wholeness or a sense of coherence. A lack of it would result in despair, where one's life is seen as being unproductive and guilt about the past, having not accomplished life goal leads to dissatisfaction and depression. Therefore,people with a poor sense of coherence could have higher levels of perceived stress and depression in them when compared to those who have a strong sense of coherence. Purpose: The study thus focuses on exploring the relationship between depression, perceived stress, and sense of coherence among the elderly population. Methods: Data was collected through the Sense of Coherence Scale,Perceived stress scale,and geriatric depression scale-15 from a sample of 40 from old age (people over 60 years). Out of which 20 were living in old age homes and 20 with their families.Statistical analyses were conducted using Pearson's Coefficient of Correlation and T-test.Results: There was a mild to moderate negative correlation between perceived stress and sense of coherence and a mild to moderate negative correlation between depression and sense of coherence. There was a significant difference in the levels of perceived stress and depression between people living in their homes and old age homes.

Effectiveness of neurobic exercise program on memory and depression among elderly residing at old age home

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Divya Raj ◽  
Subramaniam Santhi ◽  
G. J. Sara Sapharina
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Interventional Group ◽  
Old Age Homes

AbstractObjectivesThis study finds out the effectiveness of neurobic exercise program on memory and depression among elderly residing in old age homes.MethodsThe non-probability purposive sampling technique was used for sample selection. Wechsler's memory scale (WMS-IV) and Geriatric depression scale (GDS) were the instruments used to assess the memory and depression among elderly during the pretest and posttest, respectively and the researcher had developed data sheet to collect information about the background variables using interview technique.ResultsThe neurobic exercise program was found to be effective in reducing depression among elderly residing in old age homes. There was a significant difference (p<0.001) in the level of depression had been found during the pretest and posttest in the interventional group. There was a statistically significant difference (p<0.001) found between the study group and in the control group. There was significant correlation (r=0.417, p<0.05) found between the memory and depression during the pretest in the study group among the elderly. A statistically significant association (p<0.05) found in the mean scores of depression and marital status of the elderly during the pretest in the study group and there was a significant association (p<0.01) found in the mean scores of depression and the gender of the elderly during the pretest and posttest in the non interventional group were found.ConclusionsThe findings suggested that neurobic exercise program is an effective intervention in improving memory and reducing depression.

Stress in first-year Egyptian and Saudi female medical students: a cross cultural comparison

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1583-1583
Author(s):  
M. Amr ◽  
A.-H. El-Gilany ◽  
M. El-Wasify
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
First Year ◽  
Saudi Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Level

IntroductionCollege students, especially freshmen, are particularly prone to stress due to the transitional nature of college life. However most of studies in this context were conducted in Western Europe and North America with only few recent studies conducted in the Arab world. This study sought to determine whether there was a difference in perceived stress levels of female medical students at Mansoura University, Egypt, and King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.MethodsThe sample consisted of first year female medical students. The self-reported questionnaire covered four categories, including 13 items, of sources of stress (stressors).Perceived stress scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were used to measure stress, anxiety and depression.ResultsThere is no significant difference between the two groups regarding number of stressors. However, Saudi students were more likely to cite emotional problems, excessive workload and fear of future. The most common items in Egyptian students were financial and environmental problems. Prevalence of stress and clinical anxiety was higher in the Saudi sample. Logistic regression analyses of independent predictors of high level of stress among both groups combined were Saudi nationality, larger family size, clinical depression and clinical anxiety.ConclusionsPerceived stress and anxiety are frequent among Saudi students. This information could be useful in designing preventive mental health programs that should be an integral part of the routine clinical facilities caring for medical students to help them to cope with the increasing demands of medical education.

scholarly journals A comparative study of depression among the elderly living in old age homes and community in Visakhapatnam, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1482
Author(s):  
Deepthi Karini ◽  
Siva Kumar Lotheti ◽  
Devi Madhavi Bhimarasetty
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Old Age Homes

Background: Depression in old age is an emerging public health problem leading to morbidity and disabling effect on the quality of life. Depression in elderly is not yet perceived as a public health problem and is grossly underdiagnosed and undertreated. The physical and social environment plays an important role on the mental health of the elderly. Hence the present study was undertaken to assess and compare the depression among elderly residing in old age homes (OAHs) and community. The objective of the study was to assess and compare depression among elderly residing in OAHs and those living in community.Methods: A cross sectional study was done from October to December, 2016 among 100 elderly, of which 50 were inmates of old age homes and 50 were living in community selected by house to house survey. A pre tested, externally validated short form geriatric depression scale (GDS-15) in the local language is used after taking informed consent.Results: Prevalence of depression was high among inmates of old age homes (80%) compared to those of community (52%), this difference was statistically significant (p=0.003). On analyzing the association between sociodemographic factors and depression among the elderly residing in the community, it was found that marital status and presence of chronic disease were significantly associated with depression (p<0.05). Whereas among the elderly residing in old age homes, no significant asociation was found between depression and the sociodemographic factors.Conclusions: High prevalence of depression observed among the studied population indicates the need of screening for depression among elderly.

scholarly journals Does stature or wingspan length have a positive effect on competitor rankings or attainment of world title bouts in international and elite mixed martial arts?

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Kirk
Keyword(s):  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Martial Arts ◽  
Fat Distribution ◽  
Mixed Martial Arts ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Weak Negative Correlation ◽  
Moderate Negative Correlation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
One Way Anova

Background: Whilst most anthropometrical research within sport has focussed on muscle and fat distribution, more studies are measuring the relationship between stature and wingspan, which has been found to be selective criteria in many sports. Methods: In this study the stature, wingspan and stature-to-wingspan ratio (S:W) was recorded for N = 474 elite and international mixed martial arts (MMA) competitors who appeared in televised bouts over the course of one calendar year. Each weight division was split into three or four ranking groups (RG) depending on division size, as well as into groups depending on if the competitors had won a world title (Ch), competed for a world title (El) or had done neither (In). Results: One-way ANOVA (≤0.05) found that shorter competitors are ranked higher in flyweight and in the middle in women’s straw weight. Independent t-tests (≤0.05) found that shorter competitors also have more chance of winning or competing for a world title in featherweight and flyweight. Independent t-tests (≤0.05) also found a significant difference between males and female for S:W. There was a weak, negative correlation and a moderate, negative correlation between stature and rank in lightweight and light heavyweight respectively and a moderate, negative correlation between S:W and rank in featherweight. There were no other significant differences found. Discussion: Overall, whilst MMA competitors have a S:W of 1:1.024, due to the paucity of significant differences found, it was determined that anthropometrical measurements cannot be used to predict success in elite and international mixed martial arts.

scholarly journals Loneliness, Self Esteem and Depression among Elderly People of Kashmir

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aijaz Ahmad ◽  
Mohd. Altaf ◽  
Kounsar Jan
Keyword(s):  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Age Range

India is gradually turning into graying nation. With increased life expectancy there is more number of citizens above 60-65 age range now. However the changes that come in later life – retirement, death of spouse, increased isolation – can lead to different psychological problems among which depression is quite common. At the same time, studies indicate that loneliness, self esteem are potent factors involved in such psychological problems. The present study was undertaken to find the relation of such factors on depression in elderly Kashmiris as well as their presence in different sections. The sample consisted of 100 old age retired persons taken from different districts of Kashmir. Geriatric Depression Scale, Rosenberg’s Self –Esteem Scale, and UCLA loneliness Scale were applied on the participants to collect the data. Spss 20 was used to analyse the data and results revealed significant positive as well as negative correlation among different variables. However no significant differences were found across gender and domicile of participants on any of the measure. Hence it is clear that there is relation of depression with lonliness and self-esteem, however the nature and the direction of effect is not fully established.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Depression among elderly living in old age homes of Kathmandu Valley and its association with Sociodemographic variants

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Kafle ◽  
V.D. Sharma ◽  
S.P. Ojha ◽  
M Chapagain ◽  
P. Tulachan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
World Population ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Elderly Living ◽  
Old Age Homes

Introduction: There has been a considerable increase in the numbers of older people in the world population of both developed and developing countries. The increasing elderly populations are prone to depression. Studies regarding depression among elderly, especially in old age homes is lesser in the developing countries.Objectives: To estimate prevalence of depression among elderly living in old age homes in Kathmandu valley and its association with the socio-demographic variables, individual factors and environmental factors.Method: It is a cross sectional study where 203 elderly people residing in old age homes of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal were selected randomly. Interview was carried out using socio-demographic tool, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), ICD-10 DCR, Duke social support scale, UCLA loneliness scale, and Barthel index was used.Results: This study showed that, 47.3% of population had depression. Among them, 34.0% had mild depression and 13.3% had severe depression. There was significant association between the prevalence of depression, health problems, satisfaction with old age home, loneliness, social support and functional disability.Conclusion: Depressive disorder is highly prevalent among the elderly population residing in old age homes in Kathmandu Valley. This results in lowering their productivity and places burden to family and society. For this reason, concerned authorities should timely address depression in elderly people.  

scholarly journals Level of depression among elderly in selected old age homes at Mangalore, India

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Subba ◽  
H K Subba
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Major Life ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Old Age Homes

Aging means so many things to so many individuals; it can be viewed as incorporating aspects of the biologic, social, psychologic, functional and spiritual domains. Throughout a person’s life, various traumatic experiences, either physical or emotional, may actually weaken the individual ability to repair or maintain himself/herself. Role changes, major life events and co morbidity contribute to an increased rate of depression in the geriatric population. A descriptive study was conducted to evaluate the level of depression among the elderly people. For this study, Purposive sampling was applied & 50 subjects were interviewed in selected old age homes by using a Modified Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS -15). The collected data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The study findings showed that the overall mean for the depression among elderly was 6.42 with the SD of 3.21 and 38% of the elderly were suffering from mild depression where as 10% with severe depression. There was a significant association between the levels of depression and selected demographic variables such as gender, marital status, education level, family type, reasons to join old age homes & duration of stay except for age and religion. Helping older adults adjust to limitations, while accentuating positive attributes, may aid older people in remaining independent and may perpetuate a high quality of life during later years. Therefore, there is need to develop and plan the individualistic intervention to decrease depression level among elderly.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmc.v5i1.12568

scholarly journals Prevalence of Depression among Residents of old age homes in Eastern Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
N Sapkota ◽  
B Khadka ◽  
A Tiwari ◽  
A Poudel
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Old Age Homes

Introduction: Geriatric depression is emerging mental disorder with old age. The present study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of depression among residents of elderly homes in Eastern Nepal and to measure the severity of the symptoms of depressive disorders. Material And Method: This study involved residents of old age homes in four different districts of Eastern Nepal, the participants were heterogeneous with diverse cultural background and ethnicity. All elderly people of age 60 years and above living in the old age homes were at first informed about the rationale of our study, we took the informed verbal(as most of the subjects were illiterate) or written consent before going through our questionnaire which was translated into Nepali language by a panel of translators using repeated “forward backward procedure.” General Health questionnaire was applied to all subjects. Geriatric Depression scale (GDS) was then applied to those subjects whose score on GHQ-12 was ≥6 and the categorization of the subjects as normal, mild depressives or severe depressives was done. Results: A total of 62 elderly people of 60 years and above from aforementioned old age homes were enrolled in our study, out of which, 48.38% of the respondents belong to age group of 60-69 years , 27.4% belong to the age group 70-79 and 24.2 % were 80 years and above. Out of total respondents, 56.46% showed normal mental status on our GHQ scale while 43.54% were screened to have some sorts of psychological problems. The GDS detected them with mild and severe depressive symptoms. Out of which, 81.48% had mild depressive symptoms while 18.52% were severe depressive symptoms. Prevalence of depression was found to be significantly related to family history of mental illness. Conclusion: Most of the people living in the old age home in Eastern Nepal are found to have depressive symptoms among which majority have mild depressive symptoms and few have severe depressive symptoms. It depicts the miserable mental health of the elderly people in old age home.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Reminiscence Therapy on Self-health Perception and Self-esteem among Elderly Residing at Selected Old Age Homes

2021 ◽  
pp. 348-355
Author(s):  
N. M. Reshma Rajan ◽  
Syed Imran
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Ratio Test ◽  
Reminiscence Therapy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Old Age Homes

Purpose: To assess the level of self-health perception and self-esteem among elderly residing at old age homes and to determine the effect of reminiscence therapy on the level of self-health perception and self-esteem. Methods: Quasi-experimental pre-test post-test control group design was carried out on 80 elderly residing at old age homes selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique to test effectiveness of reminiscence therapy. The data was collected by using self-health perception scale consist 32 items and Rosenberg self-esteem scale consist 10 items. Results: The result showed thatthere was a significant difference in self-esteem in the intervention group after the intervention (p=0.03<0.05) and there was no significant difference in self-esteem of the control group (p=0.83>0.05), whereas in self-health perception there was no significant difference in both intervention and control group (p=0.18 & 0.95>0.05). Between the groups there was no significant difference (p>0.05) found in the protest score of self-esteem and self-health perception between intervention and control group, while there is a significant difference found in post-test of self-esteem (p=0.002) and self-health perception score (p=0.004) between the groups. The obtained p values of chi-square and likelihood ratio test were >0.05. Only a few associations were found between both self-health perception and self-esteem with demographic variables that are sex and previous occupation/job in the control group. Conclusion: Reminiscence therapy proved to be effective in improving self-esteem among elderly residing in selected old age homes at Mangaluru, whereas not shown effectiveness in improving self-health perception.

scholarly journals Does Stature or Wingspan Length Have a Positive Effect on Competitor Rankings or Attainment of World Title Bouts in International and Elite Mixed Martial Arts?

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 334-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Kirk
Keyword(s):  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Martial Arts ◽  
Mixed Martial Arts ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Weak Negative Correlation ◽  
Moderate Negative Correlation ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
One Way Anova

AbstractIn this study the stature, wingspan and stature-to-wingspan ratio (S:W) was recorded for N = 474 elite and international mixed martial arts (MMA) competitors who appeared in televised bouts over the course of one calendar year. Each weight division was split into three or four ranking groups (RG) depending on division size, as well as into groups depending on if the competitors had won or competed for a world title (El) or had done neither (In). One-way ANOVA (≤0.05) found that shorter competitors are ranked higher in flyweight and in the middle in women’s strawweight. Independent t-tests (≤0.05) found that shorter competitors also have more chance of winning or competing for a world title in featherweight and flyweight. Independent t-tests (≤0.05) also found a significant difference between males and female for S:W. There was a weak, negative correlation and a moderate, negative correlation between stature and rank in lightweight and light heavyweight respectively and a moderate, negative correlation between S:W and rank in featherweight. There were no other significant differences found. Overall, whilst MMA competitors have a S:W of 1:1.024, due to the paucity of significant differences found, it was determined that anthropometrical measurements cannot be used to predict success in elite and international mixed martial arts.

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