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Li MT, Wu M, Xie QL, Zhang LP, Lu W, Pan MJ, Yan XW, Zhang L, Zhang L, Wang Y. The association between vascular access satisfaction and quality of life and depression in maintained hemodialysis patients. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:439-447. [PMID: 35915558 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221113283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Vascular access (VA) is known to be critical for the survival of patients on maintained hemodialysis (MHD) treatment. However, the association between VA satisfaction and psychiatric state in MHD patients is still not fully elucidated. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship among VA satisfaction, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and depression in MHD patients with different VA types. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted at two dialysis centers with MHD-dependent patients. The Short Form Vascular Access Questionnaire (VAQ) was administered to estimate the level of MHD patients' satisfaction with their VA. HRQOL was assessed using the Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire. Depression was assessed using the Zung's self-rating depression scale (SDS). RESULTS Of the total 252 patients, AVF was used by 84.13%, AVG was used by 2.78%, and TCC was used by 13.09%. There was no significant difference in satisfaction and SDS scores by access type in patients with AVF, AVG, and TCC. However, HRQOL was worst in patients with TCC, and highest in the AVF group. Further analysis showed that VAQ scores in the domains of overall and dialysis-related complications exhibited a negative correlation with HRQOL. And SF-36 HRQOL scores, including the total score, PCS and MCS, were all negatively correlated with SDS scores (p < 0.05). The results of multivariable analyses found that VAQ scores in the domains of overall score and physical symptom, and total score of HRQOL influenced the depression. CONCLUSIONS In the present study, no significant difference in satisfaction scores by access type was found in patients with AVF, AVG, and TCC. The HRQOL score was higher in patients with AVF than in those with AVG or TCC. And the result suggested a negative association between HRQOL and depression. Vascular access satisfaction and HRQOL might be risk factors for the presence of depression in MHD patients.
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- Meng-Ting Li
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China
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Alfaifi F, Elmahdy M, El-Setouhy MA, Alfaifi A. Prevalence of Depression Among Older Adults Visiting the Primary Healthcare Centers in Jizan City, Saudi Arabia: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e52847. [PMID: 38406060 PMCID: PMC10884985 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Background and objective Older adults are susceptible to various disorders, including depression. Depression manifests as a disorder characterized by a persistent depressed mood, feelings of sadness and loneliness, sleep disturbances, and loss of interest lasting for two weeks or more. This condition can significantly affect the quality of life for older adults, resulting in adverse outcomes that have a negative impact on their overall well-being. In this study, our objective was to assess the prevalence of depression and identify associated risk factors among individuals aged 60 years and above who attended Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCCs) in Jizan City. Methodology We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study among older people attending PHCCs in Jizan City between May and December 2022. In this study, we interviewed 300 participants using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) to assess depression. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 25.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY) was used for data entry and analysis. We used the chi-square test and binary logistic regression model to detect the associations and predictors of depression among older adults. Results One-third of the study participants experienced depression, with 49 (16%) exhibiting mild depression, 33 (11%) reporting moderate depression, and 17 (6%) individuals indicating moderately severe depression. Depression was more common among females (158, 52.7%) than males (142, 47.3%). The predictors of depression among the study participants were the dependency to perform daily tasks and abnormal sleep duration. Conclusions Depression is a prevalent health problem among older people in Jizan City, particularly among females, those who are divorced or widowed, individuals dependent on others for daily tasks, and those with abnormal sleep duration. We conclude that we need more research on older adults to assess their mental problems and fill in the literature gap.
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- Faizah Alfaifi
- Preventive Medicine, Jazan Health Affairs, Ministry of Health, Jazan, SAU
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- Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU
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- Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU
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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: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar 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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Kabataş Yıldız M, Orak OS. The effect of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program on the level of perceived stress and geriatric depression in older adults: a randomised controlled study. Psychogeriatrics 2023; 23:261-272. [PMID: 36594217 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aims to reveal the effect of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on the perceived stress and geriatric depression levels of older adults. METHODS The data of this randomised controlled experimental study were obtained from older adults living in a nursing home in Turkey, between May and November, 2021. The target population consisted of 54 older adults living in the specified nursing home, and the sample consisted of 48 older adults who met the inclusion criteria (n = 24 intervention group, n = 24 control group). The MBSR program was applied to the older adults in the intervention group. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form. RESULTS It was revealed that the MBSR program led to a 54.7% decrease in the perceived stress total scores of the participants, and a 49.9% and 49.8% decrease in the sub-dimensions of perceived insufficient self-efficacy and perceived stress/distress, respectively. It was also found that the program reduced geriatric depression scores by 14.1% and created a significant effect (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS It can be concluded that the MBSR program is an effective method in reducing the perceived stress and geriatric depression levels of older adults. This effect has been maintained 1 month after the completion of the program.
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- Mükerrem Kabataş Yıldız
- Department of Health Care Services, Health Services of Vocational School, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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Papi S, Barmala A, Amiri Z, Vakili-Basir A, Cheraghi M, Nejadsadeghi E. Mediating Roles of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in the Relationship between Constipation and Sleep Quality among the Elderly: Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Sleep Sci 2023; 16:1-6. [PMID: 37151776 PMCID: PMC10157831 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1767750] [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] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Introduction Sleep quality is an important health index in the elderly. As age increases, changes occur in sleep quality leading to sleep disorders and recurrent complaints. Sleep quality management of the elderly requires identification of its determinants. The present study aimed to determine the mediating roles of stress, anxiety, and depression in the relationship between constipation and sleep quality among the elderly using structural equation modeling (SEM). Materials and Methods A correlational design was used in the present study through structural equation modeling. In this work, 363 elderlies were examined by multi-stage random sampling. Data collection tools included four questionnaires, namely a demographic information questionnaire, the constipation questionnaire (ROME III), the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-short form, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), which were completed by interview and the self-report method. The SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 22.0, and SPSS AMOS (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) were used to analyze the data. Results The results indicated that the proposed model had an acceptable fit ( p < 0.000, root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = 0.062, comparative fit index [CFI] = 0.83, goodness-of-fit index [GFI] = 0.87, and Χ 2 /df = 1.94). The fitted model could explain 60% of the sleep quality variance. According to the proposed model, constipation could significantly predict sleep quality due to the mediation of stress, anxiety, and depression ( p < 0.05). Conclusion The constructs of this model (constipation, stress, anxiety, and depression) can be used as a reference framework to design effective interventions and improve sleep quality in old people.
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- Shahab Papi
- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, School of Health, Department of Geriatric Health, Sari, Iran
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- Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Health Education Research Group, Khuzestan, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Iranian Research Center on Ageing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, School of Health, Department of Geriatric Health, Sari, Iran
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- Behbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences, Behbahan, Iran
- Address for correspondence Elham Nejadsadeghi
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Do TTH, Nguyen DTM, Nguyen LT. Depressive Symptoms and Their Correlates Among Older People in Rural Viet Nam: A Study Highlighting the Role of Family Factors. Health Serv Insights 2022; 15:11786329221125410. [PMID: 36171762 PMCID: PMC9511289 DOI: 10.1177/11786329221125410] [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] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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This study examined the prevalence of depressive symptoms among older people living in a rural district in Hanoi, Vietnam in 2021. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a sample of 495 people aged 60 years or older, using a structured questionnaire. The prevalence of self-reported depression, based on the short-form Geriatric Depression Scale—15 items, was 28.7%. Results from multiple variable logistic regression analyses showed that there was a significant association between age, educational level, family support, domestic violence, and depression. The study findings emphasize the importance of screening for depression in older people living in rural areas and the need for interventions aimed to enhance family support and reduce family-related stressors.
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Xiao S, Shi L, Dong F, Zheng X, Xue Y, Zhang J, Xue B, Lin H, Ouyang P, Zhang C. The impact of chronic diseases on psychological distress among the older adults: the mediating and moderating role of activities of daily living and perceived social support. Aging Ment Health 2022; 26:1798-1804. [PMID: 34238092 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2021.1947965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Previous literature has shown that chronic diseases and psychological distress are correlated. However, the mediating and moderating mechanisms underlying this relationship have not been sufficiently studied. The purpose of this study was to explore the role played by activities of daily living (ADL) and perceived social support. METHOD Face-to-face questionnaire-based surveys were conducted with 3250 valid participants (age ≥60 years). Participants were assessed using the Barthel Index, Perceived Social Support Scale, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21. RESULTS 1) Chronic diseases had a significant direct effect on psychological distress in older adults; 2) the relationship between chronic diseases and psychological distress was partially mediated by ADL; and 3) the impact of chronic diseases on psychological distress was significantly moderated by perceived social support. More importantly, perceived social support was a protective factor that could effectively alleviate the adverse effects of chronic diseases on psychological distress. CONCLUSION The results add to the existing literature by uncovering the underlying mechanisms between chronic diseases and mental health. These findings have implications for early intervention and prevention of mental health problems in older adults.
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- Shujuan Xiao
- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Health Management, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Department of Health Management, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Institute of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Shams Ghahfarokhi M. Rising living alone among the elderly in Iran: prevalence and associated factors. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:622. [PMID: 35883051 PMCID: PMC9327280 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03309-8] [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] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background This study first examines the pattern and trend of elderly living alone during the last five censuses in Iran. Then, after describing the characteristics of the elderly who live alone, it determines how social, economic, and demographic characteristics relate to the solo living of the elderly. Methods The data for people aged 60 and above are from two sources, including the aggregate data from five successive Iranian censuses and the individual data of 2% of the 2016 Iranian census. To determine the relative importance of variables such as sex, age, education, and activity status of the elderly, a set of logistic regression models using STATA software has been used for individual data analysis of the 2016 census. Results The proportion of older people living alone in 1986, 1996, 2006, 2011, and 2016 was 9.1, 9.0, 10.9, 14.5, and 14.9%, respectively. City residents are less likely to live alone than villagers, and women are more likely to live alone than men. The odds of living solo among Illiterate, Primary school, Secondary & High school and Holding a high school diploma elderly higher than those with university education. Being a student and homemaker increases solo living relative to employees, but pensioners reduce solo living relative to employees. Moreover, the odds of solo living of the elderly in the early and middle stages of old age is less than in late old age. Also, the variables included in the analysis explained 16% of the variation in solo living. Conclusion The prevalence of elderly solo living is increasing. And this increase continues due to the fundamental decline in childbearing, changes in family structure, and the effects of culture and tradition. Also, due to the rise in life expectancy, which increases the number of years of life with the disease, and disability, the lack of relief organizations will create more difficult conditions for the older people living alone.
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Zhao L, Wang J, Deng H, Chen J, Ding D. Depressive Symptoms and ADL/IADL Disabilities Among Older Adults from Low-Income Families in Dalian, Liaoning. Clin Interv Aging 2022; 17:733-743. [PMID: 35574289 PMCID: PMC9091470 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s354654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to assess the prevalence of depressive symptoms and ADL/IADL disabilities and explore their correlation and associated factors for depressive symptoms among community-dwelling older adults from low-income families in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China. Methods This cross-sectional study included 522 participants aged 60 years and older from low-income families in Dalian. The 30-Item Geriatric Depression Scale was employed to measure depressive symptoms. The Katz ADL Scale and IADL Scale were used to evaluate the performance of activities necessary for independent life. SPSS 22.0 was employed to analyze the data. Logistic regression was used to estimate the relationship between depressive symptoms and ADL/IADL disabilities in five models. Results The prevalence of depressive symptoms among older people from low-income families in Dalian was 57.3%. A total of 19.0% had difficulties performing ADLs, and 40.2% had difficulties performing IADLs. Logistic regression analysis revealed that ADL/IADL disabilities were associated with depressive symptoms even after controlling for people’s sociodemographic characteristics, welfare, health conditions and informal care. The following factors were associated with depressive symptoms: education, self-reported health, number of chronic diseases, and emotional support from families. Conclusion Given that older people from low-income families in Dalian have a notable prevalence rate of depressive symptoms, and ADL/IADL disabilities were independently associated with these symptoms, it is crucial to give priority to this particular group in geriatric health services due to economic and health disparities.
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- Lu Zhao
- Department of Medical Sociology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Health, School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Junfeng Chen; Ding Ding, Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 West Section Lvshun South Road, Dalian, 116044, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13009493030; +86 18249517190, Email ;
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- Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People’s Republic of China
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Xiao S, Shi L, Xue Y, Zheng X, Zhang J, Chang J, Lin H, Zhang R, Zhang C. The relationship between activities of daily living and psychological distress among Chinese older adults: A serial multiple mediation model. J Affect Disord 2022; 300:462-468. [PMID: 34954333 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.12.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Few studies have shed light on the mechanisms underlying the link between activities of daily living (ADL) and psychological distress. This study aimed to explore the multiple mediating roles of loneliness and sleep quality in this relationship among Chinese older adults. METHODS A total of 3250 older adults completed the Barthel Index, UCLA 20-item Loneliness Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale Questionnaire. Serial multiple mediation analysis was conducted using Hayes' PROCESS macro. RESULTS ADL was found to directly impact psychological distress through three significant mediation pathways: (1) loneliness (B=-0.124, 95% CI=-0.140, -0.109), which accounted for 23.98% of the total effect, (2) sleep quality (B=-0.050, 95% CI=-0.063, -0.039), which accounted for 9.67% of the total effect, and (3) loneliness and sleep quality (B=-0.015, 95% CI=-0.020, -0.012), accounting for 2.91% of the total effect. The total mediating effect was 36.56%. LIMITATIONS The cross-sectional design we used limited causal interpretations. Future studies could examine longitudinal changes in outcome measures. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight the role of loneliness and sleep quality as serial mediators of the relationship between ADL and psychological distress. Thus, for the early detection and prevention of psychological distress, it is necessary to conduct loneliness and sleep quality interventions for older adults with ADL limitations.
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- Shujuan Xiao
- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Department of Health Management, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Institute of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Zenebe Y, Akele B, W/Selassie M, Necho M. Prevalence and determinants of depression among old age: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Gen Psychiatry 2021; 20:55. [PMID: 34922595 PMCID: PMC8684627 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-021-00375-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. It is also one of the most common geriatric psychiatric disorders and a major risk factor for disability and mortality in elderly patients. Even though depression is a common mental health problem in the elderly population, it is undiagnosed in half of the cases. Several studies showed different and inconsistent prevalence rates in the world. Hence, this study aimed to fill the above gap by producing an average prevalence of depression and associated factors in old age. OBJECTIVE This study aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to provide a precise estimate of the prevalence of depression and its determinants among old age. METHOD A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of sciences, Google Scholar, and Psych-info from database inception to January 2020. Moreover, the reference list of selected articles was looked at manually to have further eligible articles. The random-effects model was employed during the analysis. Stata-11 was used to determine the average prevalence of depression among old age. A sub-group analysis and sensitivity analysis were also run. A graphical inspection of the funnel plots and Egger's publication bias plot test were checked for the occurrence of publication bias. RESULT A search of the electronic and manual system resulted in 1263 articles. Nevertheless, after the huge screening, 42 relevant studies were identified, including, for this meta-analysis, n = 57,486 elderly populations. The average expected prevalence of depression among old age was 31.74% (95% CI 27.90, 35.59). In the sub-group analysis, the pooled prevalence was higher among developing countries; 40.78% than developed countries; 17.05%), studies utilized Geriatrics Depression Scale-30(GDS-30); 40.60% than studies that used GMS; 18.85%, study instrument, and studies having a lower sample size (40.12%) than studies with the higher sample; 20.19%. CONCLUSION A high prevalence rate of depression among the old population in the world was unraveled. This study can be considered as an early warning and advised health professionals, health policymakers, and other pertinent stakeholders to take effective control measures and periodic care for the elderly population.
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- Yosef Zenebe
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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Schorr AV, Yehuda I, Tamir S. Ethnic Differences in Loneliness, Depression, and Malnutrition Among Older Adults During COVID-19 Quarantine. J Nutr Health Aging 2021; 25:311-317. [PMID: 33575721 PMCID: PMC7709473 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-020-1540-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Depression in older adults may result from a variety of reasons such as loneliness feelings and malnutrition. OBJECTIVE To examine the direct and indirect effect of loneliness feelings on depressive symptoms, mediated by malnutrition, among older adults from different cultures during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic quarantine. METHOD A convenience sample of 101 Arabs and 100 Jewish older adults aged 65 and over was interviewed. Using bootstrapping, we tested the strength and significance of the conditional indirect effect of malnutrition (mediator) on the relationship between loneliness feelings and depressive symptoms. RESULTS The relationship between loneliness feelings and depressive symptoms was mediated by malnutrition and Arab older adults reported a higher level than Jewish older adults of loneliness, depression, and malnutrition during the Covid-19 pandemic quarantine. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS To reduce loneliness feelings, depressive symptoms, and malnutrition in times of crisis like the Covid-19 pandemic, it is essential to develop new communication methods for and with older adults in general, with particular attention paid to ethnic differences, that will be effective in reducing loneliness and in promoting nutrition intervention. Possible solutions include new social network technologies for reducing loneliness, with continued reliance on phone communication for combined intervention that includes psychological support accompanied by instructions for a healthy lifestyle and malnutrition prevention.
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- A V Schorr
- Dr. Adi Vitman- Schorr, Shamir Research Institute, Kazrin 1290000, Israel, Haifa University, Tel: +972-50-6301998, e-mail:
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Silva SPZ, Bocchi SCM. Measuring suicide risk in the elderly with non-institutionalized depression: an integrative review. Rev Bras Enferm 2020; 73:e20200106. [PMID: 33111806 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Analyze the state of the art about instruments, at national and international levels, for assessing the risk of suicide in elderly people with depression assisted in the community. METHODS Integrative review of 38 complete articles, published in journals indexed in the databases: US National Library of Medicine (PubMed Central), Scopus, CINAHL and Web of Science, located using controlled descriptors combined with Boolean operators: elderly OR aged OR older OR elder OR geriatric AND depression AND suicide AND risk assessment. RESULTS Six instruments were found, all international and published in the English language, in order to identify suicidal behavior and ideation in the elderly. Of these, two are specific scales for assessing the risk of suicide in the elderly in the community: 5-item GDS subscale and Geriatric Suicide Ideation Scale. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS With the scarcity of national instruments to assess such risk, research is recommended to cross-culturally adapt one of these scales to the Brazilian Portuguese language.
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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: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar 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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Wu HY, Chiou AF. Social media usage, social support, intergenerational relationships, and depressive symptoms among older adults. Geriatr Nurs 2020; 41:615-621. [PMID: 32268948 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Many older adults are unable to use social media, which may affect their social support and intergenerational relationships and cause depression. To examine this impact on older Taiwanese adults, we used purposive sampling, a cross-sectional, correlational study design, and a structured questionnaire to collect data on participants' characteristics, social media usage, social support, intergenerational relationships, and depressive symptoms. We studied 153 older adults (aged 60 years and above) and found higher levels of depressive symptoms among participants who took medication, did not exercise regularly or participate in leisure activities, experienced poor health and sleep quality, and had poorer functional ability compared to their counterparts. Depressive symptoms were significantly associated with social media usage, social support, and intergenerational relationships. We recommend considering risk factors and offsetting depressive symptoms by promoting the use of social media and regular exercise to increase social interactions, social support, and intergenerational relationships among older adults.
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- Hsiao-Ying Wu
- School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Keser BN, Kirman UN, Kocaaslan C, Aydin E. The association between vascular access type and depressive symptoms in geriatric hemodialysis population. Vascular 2020; 28:390-395. [DOI: 10.1177/1708538120905725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objectives A well-functioning vascular access is crucial for hemodialysis treatment, and arteriovenous fistula is the recommended vascular access type. Arteriovenous fistula is superior to other vascular access types in many aspects, but the effect of arteriovenous fistula on patients’ psychiatric state is not well described yet. The aim of this study is to determine whether there is an association between vascular access type and depression scores. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at two hemodialysis centers. Geriatric Depression Scale-15 was administered to geriatric hemodialysis patients, using ≥5 score as the cut-off value for the presence of depressive symptoms. Descriptive tests, Kolmogorov–Smirnov test, Pearson’s Chi-square test, Mann–Whitney test, Kruskal–Wallis test, Spearman’s rank correlation calculation, and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed accordingly to analyze the data. Results Of 75 participants, 34 (45.3%) were female and the mean age was 73.4 ± 5.9 years (range: 65–92). The prevalence of depressive symptoms in the geriatric hemodialysis population was 53.3%. Central venous catheter, hypertension, and increased time on hemodialysis have been found to be risk factors for higher depression scores (aOR 10.505 (95% CI 1.435–76.900), p = 0.021; aOR 9.783 (95% CI 2.508–38.169), p = 0.001; aOR 1.019 (95% CI 1.003–1.035), p = 0.017, respectively). Among patients with arteriovenous fistula, those with hypertension had higher depression scores ( p = 0.008). Conclusions Geriatric hemodialysis patients were found to have depressive symptoms commonly, and central venous catheter, hypertension, and increased time on hemodialysis have been found to be risk factors for presence of depressive symptoms. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study highlighting that arteriovenous fistula is associated with lower depression scores and lower prevalence of depressive symptoms.
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- Betul Nur Keser
- School of Medicine, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Goztepe Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Goztepe Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Goztepe Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Goztepe Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Rong J, Chen G, Wang X, Ge Y, Meng N, Xie T, Ding H. Correlation Between Depressive Symptoms And Quality Of Life, And Associated Factors For Depressive Symptoms Among Rural Elderly In Anhui, China. Clin Interv Aging 2019; 14:1901-1910. [PMID: 31806946 PMCID: PMC6839580 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s225141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Purpose We aimed to assess the current status of depressive symptoms and quality of life (QoL) among rural elderly in central China (Anhui Province) and explore their correlation and associated factors for depressive symptoms. Methods A multi-stage random sampling method was used to obtain 3349 participants (aged ≥60): 1206 poor and 2143 non-poor. The 30-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-30) and five-dimensional European quality of health scale (EQ-5D) were employed to evaluate depressive symptoms and QoL, respectively. Results The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 52.9%, and that in the poor group (62.3%) was significantly higher than the non-poor group (47.6%). The GDS-30 score was 12.40 ± 7.089, and the poor group scored significantly higher (14.045 ± 6.929) than the non-poor group (11.472 ± 7.011). The EQ-5D score was 0.713 ± 0.186, and the poor group (0.668 ± 0.192) scored significantly lower than the non-poor group (0.738 ± 0.178). There was a significant negative correlation between depressive symptoms and QoL (r = −0.400, P-value <0.05). The following factors were associated with depressive symptoms: poverty, low EQ-5D score, female gender, older age, illiteracy, unemployed, chronic diseases, and hospitalization in previous year. Conclusion Rural elderly in central China have a high prevalence of depressive symptoms and low QoL. Poverty was associated with a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms and lower QoL.
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- Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Engineering, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, People's Republic of China
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Yao Y, Ding G, Wang L, Jin Y, Lin J, Zhai Y, Zhang T, He F, Fan W. Risk Factors for Depression in Empty Nesters: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Coastal City of Zhejiang Province and China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16214106. [PMID: 31653106 PMCID: PMC6862174 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16214106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Revised: 10/16/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The elderly are susceptible to depression, especially empty nesters. This study investigated the risk factors associated with depression in empty nesters. The participants were selected via multi-stage random cluster sampling. Depression symptoms were assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale. The questionnaire surveyed demographic characteristics, underlying diseases, behaviors and lifestyles, negative life experiences, social support, self-care ability, etc. Chronic health conditions, such as being overweight/obese, smoking cessation, cancer, and chronic pain, as well as negative life experiences, such as the death of a loved one and financial loss, increased the risk of depression in empty nesters. In addition, the incapability of performing self-care also increased the risk of depression in empty nesters. The prevalence of depression in empty nesters was high. Being overweight/obese, cancer, chronic pain, smoking cessation, the death of a loved one, financial loss, and the incapability to deliver self-care were risk factors for depression in empty nesters. It is recommended that comprehensive measures be taken to enhance health interventions for this population, including encouraging a proper diet and physical activity for weight control, providing psychological counseling after negative life experiences, and teaching correct methods of smoking cessation.
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- Yecheng Yao
- National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China.
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- National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China.
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- Wenling Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Wenling 317500, China.
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- Wenling Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Wenling 317500, China.
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- Wenling Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Wenling 317500, China.
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, China.
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, China.
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- Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, China.
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- Wenling Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Wenling 317500, China.
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Wang B, Wu Y, Zhang T, Han J, Yu L, Sun W. effect of physical activity on independent living ability among community-dwelling elderly in urban areas of Liaoning Province in China: a population-based study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e023543. [PMID: 31619410 PMCID: PMC6797253 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Independent living ability is crucial for the elderly; however, its assessment performed in China employs various scales and lacks risk factors, especially behavioural and social-psychological factors, which could be improved through health education. This study aimed to assess the independent living ability of community-dwelling elderly in urban areas of China and to identify the association with behavioral and social-psychological factors. DESIGN A population-based study using random cluster sampling method was performed in two core cities in Liaoning Province during March-November 2012. STUDY POPULATION 3686 individuals who were >=65 years old, had no dementia and cognitive impairment, had lived in the sampled communities for >=5 years and could take part in the study were enrolled. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Interviews were conducted to collect information of independent living ability, indicated by the instrumental activity of daily living (IADL), behavioural factors, social-psychological factors and confounders (demographic characteristics and health status). The Mini-Mental State Examination was used to screen for cognitive impairment. RESULTS The independence rate was 46.3% in men and 41.1% in women. Structural equation modelling analysis showed that physical activity, drawn from taking a walk and doing exercise, had the strongest association with the IADL in both men (-0.34, SE 0.10) and women (-0.33, SE 0.11). Falling in the last year and worrying about falling were also significantly associated with IADL. The effects of regular drinking, feeling lonely and participating in entertainment were significant in men. CONCLUSION The independent living ability of the elderly in urban areas in Liaoning Province in China was at a low level. Physical activity was one of the important roles in both men and women; whereas the role of social-psychological factors only existed in men. Gender-specific healthcare and education to avoid sedentary life should be advocated for the elderly to maintain/improve their independent living ability.
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- Bowen Wang
- School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- China First Mandarin Group Northeast International Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Noncommunicable Chronic Disease Prevention, Liaoning Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenyang, China
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- School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Guo L, Zauszniewski JA, Liu Y, Yv S, Zhu Y. Is resourcefulness as a mediator between perceived stress and depression among old Chinese stroke patients? J Affect Disord 2019; 253:44-50. [PMID: 31029012 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2019.04.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2018] [Revised: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 04/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore whether resourcefulness can serve as a mediator between perceived stress and depression among old Chinese stroke patients. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in six hospitals during July 2016 to July 2017, from five cities of Henan Province, China. A demographic questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Resourcefulness Scale (RS) and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) were distributed among 3000 old stroke patients, and 2907 of them completed this survey. Correlation analysis, multiple linear regression and structural equation model (SEM) were used for statistical analysis of the study. RESULTS The total scores of the resourcefulness were negatively correlated with perceived stress (r= -0.795, P<0.01) and depression (r= -0.772, P<0.01); It indicated positive correlation of the total scores of perceived stress and depression (r = 0.820, P<0.01). Multiple regression analyses showed that resourcefulness mediated the relationship between perceived stress and depression, which reduced the effect of perceived stress on depression by 16.3% (from 0.464 to 0.301) on the subscale "sense of being out of control" and by 20.3% (from 0.411 to 0.208) on the subscale "feeling of tension" when resourcefulness was included in the model. Structural equation model validated these findings, and further confirmed that resourcefulness had a partial mediation effect (39.4% of total effect) between perceived stress and depression. LIMITATIONS This cross-sectional study does not allow for examination of the relationship between pre-stroke resourcefulness and post-stroke depression, or the potential intervening role of perceived stress. CONCLUSION Resourcefulness was found to be a mediator between perceived stress and depression, suggesting the potential benefit of an intervention to teach resourcefulness skills to decrease depression in highly stressed older Chinese stroke patients.
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- Lina Guo
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University. Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052 Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
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Psychological distress and its association with socio-demographic factors in a rural district in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0212765. [PMID: 30865656 PMCID: PMC6415806 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0212765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 02/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Psychological distress including depression and anxiety are among the most serious causes of morbidity and mortality in Bangladesh. There has been no study in the rural area to report the prevalence of and risk factors for psychological distress. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of and risk factors for psychological distress in a rural district in Bangladesh. Methods A total of 2425 adults (1249 women) aged 18–90 years were selected from the Narail upazilla using multi-level cluster random sampling for a cross-sectional study. Psychological distress was assessed using the Kessler 10 items questionnaire. Participants’ socio-demographic status, life style factors and health conditions were also collected. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for binary outcomes and mean changes for continuous outcomes of psychological distress score were computed. Logistic regression and generalized linear model techniques were used for analytical purpose. Results The overall prevalence of psychological distress was 52.5%. This proportion included 22.7% people rated as having mild psychological distress, 20.8% moderate and 9.0% severe. The prevalence of moderate (24.7% vs. 17.5%, p<0.001) and severe (16.2% vs. 2.5%, p<0.001) psychological distress was significantly higher in older adults of age 60–90 years than that in younger adults of age 18–59 years. The prevalence of severe psychological distress was higher in females than males and the difference increased with age (vs. (females vs males: 1.9% vs. 1.1% at age of <30 years, 12.2% vs. 10.1% at age between 60–69 years, and 45.5% vs. 25.4% at age of 80 years or older). After multivariate adjustment, compared to degree or equivalent level of education, no education (odds ratio (OR), 1.71, 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.03–2.82) was associated with higher prevalence of any psychological distress in the total sample. Compared to married, psychological distress among widowed older adults was almost five times higher prevalence (OR, 4.89, 95% CI, 2.51–9.55). Socio-economic status showed a U-shaped relationship with the prevalence of psychological distress; being very poor or wealthy was associated with higher prevalence of psychological distress compared to those of moderate socio-economic status. People living in pourashava (semi-urban areas) reported significantly higher prevalence of psychological distress compared to people living in typical rural unions. Conclusions In this rural Bangladeshi community, the prevalence of psychological distress was high, especially among older women. Factors including lower level of education, inability to work, and living in semi-urban areas were associated with higher prevalence of psychological distress. Public health programmes should target people in high risk groups to reduce their psychological distress in Bangladesh.
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Thapa DK, Visentin D, Kornhaber R, Cleary M. Migration of adult children and mental health of older parents 'left behind': An integrative review. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0205665. [PMID: 30346972 PMCID: PMC6197646 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0205665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Although a number of studies have examined the effect of the out-migration of children on the mental health of ‘left behind’ elderly parents, research on the consequences of children’s migration on the mental health and well-being of elderly parents left behind is inconclusive and a systematic review is warranted. Objectives To identify the association between the left behind or empty nest status and the mental health of older parents, and to identify common risk factors for poor mental health among those left behind. Methods Online databases CINAHL, PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus and ProQuest were searched for research (2000-September 2017) that focused on the relationship between the migration of adult children and the mental health of the older parents (≥50 years) left behind. The JBI Checklist for Analytical Cross Sectional Studies was used to assess the methodological quality of the articles. Results 25 articles met the inclusion criteria. The studies identified that left behind older parents had higher levels of mental health problems compared to non-left behind. Left behind parents had higher depressive symptoms, higher levels of loneliness, lower life satisfaction, lower cognitive ability and poorer psychological health. A number of risk factors were identified for mental health disorders among the left behind parents, which included living arrangements, gender, education, income, physical health status, physical activity, family and social support, age, rural residence and frequency of children’s visit. Conclusions This review synthesised the various studies related to the mental health of left behind parents, advancing the theoretical and empirical understanding of the implications of out-migration of adult children on the psychological health and well-being of older parents. More responsive preventive measures and effective management approaches are required for this vulnerable cohort.
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- Deependra Kaji Thapa
- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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UNLABELLED ABSTRACTIntroduction:Depression is a common and serious healthcare problem for older adults. This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of GDS-4 and GDS-5 in Turkish, and to establish a new short-form Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) for our population, and also determine the superiority of each short scale to another. METHODS A total of 437 outpatients were enrolled in the study. A researcher evaluated all participants according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-fifth edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria, and then another researcher applied GDS-15 to all participants. We obtained the answers of short GDS forms, examined in this study, from GDS-15 forms. After Cohen's κ analysis, we compared the diagnostic value of each question for geriatric depression according to their κ values, and developed three (TGDS-3), four (TGDS-4), five (TGDS-5), and six (TGDS-6) question scales to screen geriatric depression in Turkish population. RESULTS A total of 437 participants were assessed. The mean age (SD) of the patients was 72.95 years (7.37).Cronbach's α values of GDS-4 and GDS-5 were 0.70. The best cut-off values were ≥5 for GDS-15 and GDS-5, and ≥1 for others. DISCUSSION GDS-15 is the most powerful screening scale for geriatric depression. GDS-4 and GDS-5 are not eligible for depression screening in Turkish older adults. All new short scales are valid and reliable, and TGDS-4 is a practical, less time-consuming option for daily practice.
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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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Guo LN, Liu YJ, McCallum J, Söderhamn U, Ding XF, Yv SY, Zhu YR, Guo YR. Perceived stress and depression amongst older stroke patients: Sense of coherence as a mediator? Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2018; 79:164-170. [PMID: 30265911 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2018.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2018] [Revised: 08/22/2018] [Accepted: 08/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the relationship between perceived stress, sense of coherence, and depression among older stroke patients. METHODS A demographic questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC) and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) were distributed to 3000 older stroke patients from Neurology wards in six large general hospitals, and 2907 individuals completed the survey. Data analysis consisted of correlation, multiple linear regression, and structural equation modeling. RESULTS The total score of the SOC and perceived stress showed a negative correlation (r = -0.80, P < 0.01), the total SOC of coherence and depression also resulted in a negative correlation (r = -0.77, P < 0.01), and the total score of the perceived stress and depression resulted in a positive correlation (r = 0.82, P < 0.01). The results of multiple regression analyses indicated that SOC mediated the association between perceived stress and depression, and the influence of perceived stress on depression was decreased by 16.0%with in the sense of being out of control dimension and was decreased by 12.3% within the feeling of tension dimension when sense of coherence was added to the model. The structural equation model confirmed that the sense of coherence had a partial mediation effect between perceived stress and depression. CONCLUSION SOC is the mediating variable between perceived stress and depression, and can reduce the influence of perceived stress on depression.
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- Li-Na Guo
- Department of Neurology, the first Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Nursing, The first Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China.
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- Department of Nursing & Community Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, Department of Health and Nursing Sciences, University of Agder, Grimstad, Aust-Agder, Norway.
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- Department of Integrated ICU, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, the first Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, the first Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Osteology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PR China
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Lee MS, Song H, Kim B. Association between physical health status, health behaviors and subjective depression among single-person household. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.14367/kjhep.2018.35.2.61] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Unutmaz GD, Soysal P, Tuven B, Isik AT. Costs of medication in older patients: before and after comprehensive geriatric assessment. Clin Interv Aging 2018; 13:607-613. [PMID: 29674846 PMCID: PMC5898882 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s159966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Polypharmacy and inappropriate drug use cause numerous complications, such as cognitive impairment, frailty, falls, and functional dependence. The present study aimed to determine the effect of the comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) on polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) and potential prescribing omissions (PPOs), and to evaluate the economic reflections of medication changes. Methods One thousand five hundred and seventy-nine older patients, who had undergone CGA, were retrospectively evaluated. The drugs, drug groups, and number of drugs that the patients used were recorded. Appropriate drug therapy was identified by both CGA and STOPP/START criteria. Based on these criteria, PIMs were discontinued and PPOs were started. The monthly cost of these drugs was calculated separately for PIMs and PPOs by using the drugstore records. Results After CGA, while the prevalence of non-polypharmacy was increased from 43.3% to 65.6%, the prevalence of polypharmacy and hyperpolypharmacy was decreased from 56.7% to 34.4% and 12.0% to 3.6%, respectively. The three most common PIMs discontinued were proton pump inhibitors, anti-dementia drugs, and antipsychotics, respectively. However, the most common PPOs started were vitamin D and B12 supplements, and anti-depressants. After CGA, monthly saved total per capita cost of PIMs was US$12.8 and monthly increased total per capita cost of PPOs was $5.6. Conclusion It was demonstrated that prevalence of polypharmacy, PIM, and PPO could be decreased by CGA including START/STOPP criteria in older adults. Furthermore, this will have beneficial effects on economical parameters due to decreasing drug-related health care costs.
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- Gulcin Done Unutmaz
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Geriatric Center Kayseri Education and Research Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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Liu Y, Li T, Guo L, Zhang R, Feng X, Liu K. The mediating role of sleep quality on the relationship between perceived stress and depression among the elderly in urban communities: a cross-sectional study. Public Health 2017; 149:21-27. [PMID: 28528223 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2017.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Revised: 03/22/2017] [Accepted: 04/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the relationship between perceived stress, sleep quality, and depression among the elderly in urban communities, and further to determine whether sleep quality can serve as a mediator among the elderly in urban communities. STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional survey. METHODS Between May and July in 2015, we conducted a cross-sectional survey among 1050 community residents aged ≥60 years from Liaoning province, China. The Perceived Stress Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale were used to estimate perceived stress, sleep quality, and depression, respectively. The data were analyzed with correlation, multiple linear regression, and structural equation modeling. RESULTS Of the 1050 participants surveyed, 1032 completed responses were ultimately acquired (98.3% effective response rate) and were included in the data analysis. Results revealed that the scores of perceived stress and sleep quality were positively correlated with Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale score. Sense of uncontrol, sense of nervous, sleep duration, and daytime dysfunction were identified as significant predictors of depression among the elderly. The effect of perceived stress on depression was partly mediated by sleep quality. CONCLUSIONS Our study reveals that not all dimensions of sleep quality are relevant factors affecting depression in the elderly, and there may be partial mediation effects of sleep quality, mainly through sleep duration and daytime dysfunction, within the impact of perceived stress on depression. This signifies that coping with perceived stress can be expected to ameliorate the severity of depression in the elderly by the intermediary role of sleep quality as well as the direct effect. However, longitudinal research is needed to confirm these findings and to investigate other mediators between perceived stress and depression among the elderly.
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- Y Liu
- College of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, PR China
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- College of Nursing, Daqing School of Harbin Medical University, Daqing, Harbin, PR China
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- Geriatric Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- College of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, PR China
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- College of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, PR China
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121001, PR China.
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Xu J, Sun Y, Wang Z. Prevalence and risk factors of depression in the empty nest elderly from the Sichuan Longmenshan fault earthquake. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2017; 17:2143-2149. [DOI: 10.1111/ggi.13050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2016] [Revised: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Jiuping Xu
- Institute of Emergency Management and Reconstruction in Post-disaster; Sichuan University; Chengdu China
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- Institute of Emergency Management and Reconstruction in Post-disaster; Sichuan University; Chengdu China
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- Institute of Emergency Management and Reconstruction in Post-disaster; Sichuan University; Chengdu China
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Harigane M, Suzuki Y, Yasumura S, Ohira T, Yabe H, Maeda M, Abe M, Abe M, Yamashita S, Kamiya K, Tanigawa K, Yasumura S, Akashi M, Kodama K, Ozasa K, Yabe H, Maeda M, Nollet KE, Niwa O, Ohtsuru A, Matsui S, Niwa S, Hosoya M, Ohira T, Kunii Y, Itagaki S, Shiga T, Iwasa H, Suzuki Y, Nakayama Y, Fujii S, Satoh H, Hashimoto S, Takese K, Nakajima S, Momoi M, Goto S, Mashiko H, Ohta M, Goto A, Hisata M, Kawakami N, Yagi A, Oiwaka YI, Ueda Y, Harigane M, Horikoshi N, Kashiwazaki YY, Takeda G. The Relationship Between Functional Independence and Psychological Distress in Elderly Adults Following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident. Asia Pac J Public Health 2017. [DOI: 10.1177/1010539516683498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study aimed to explore the relationship between psychological distress and degree of functional independence among elderly adults following the Great East Japan Earthquake. Participants were 20 282 adults aged 65 and older who lived in the Great East Japan Earthquake evacuation zone specified by the government on March 31, 2011. This study is a part of a detailed survey on mental health and lifestyle, the Fukushima Health Management Survey, which was conducted in 2012. Psychological distress was assessed using the Kessler 6 scale. Functional independence in different daily activities was assessed by asking participants whether they could independently perform activities: eating, dressing, toileting, and shopping. According to the multiple logistic regression analysis, psychological distress was significantly associated with independence in all models: without adjustment (Model 1), adjusting for demographic characteristics (Model 2), and adjusting for demographic characteristics and disaster-related factors (Model 3), with an adjusted odds ratio of 2.32 (95% confidence interval = 1.97-2.73). High psychological distress was associated with low functional independence, after controlling for demographic characteristics and disaster-related factors. Thus, using psychological distress as the dependent variable, we examined the relationship between low functional independence and psychological distress among elderly adults who were evacuated.
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- National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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Pilania M, Bairwa M, Khurana H, Kumar N. Prevalence and Predictors of Depression in Community-Dwelling Elderly in Rural Haryana, India. Indian J Community Med 2017; 42:13-18. [PMID: 28331248 PMCID: PMC5348997 DOI: 10.4103/0970-0218.199792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background: Depression in the elderly has been emerged as a serious public health challenge in the developing countries. Elderly population with depression is on rise in India, but is not adequately addressed. This study was planned to ascertain the prevalence of depression among elderly in a rural population of Haryana and assess its socio-demographic correlates. Methods: This study was a community based, cross sectional study, which was conducted in Community Health Centre (CHC), Chiri of Rohtak district (Haryana, India). Of total 124 Anganwadi centres in study area, 10 were randomly selected. A total 500 elderly persons aged 60 years and above were randomly screened for depression. Long form of Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS- 30) was used with cut off score at 22. The Pearson’s Chi-squared test, student’s t test, and multiple logistic regression were used to assess the association of depression in the elderly with its risk factors. Result: In our study, the prevalence of depression in the elderly was 14.4% (95% CI: 11.6- 17.8). Mean age of study population was 68.5 ± 7.7 years. Depression in the elderly had significant association with female gender [OR=2.7 (95% CI 1.4- 5.0)], not being consulted for major decisions [OR=2.7 (95% CI 1.5- 4.7)], presence of any chronic morbidity [OR=2.4 (95% CI 1.3- 4.5)], spending day without doing any activity, work or hobby [OR=3.8 (2.1- 7.1)], and death of any close relative in the last 1 year [OR=2 (1.1- 3.7)] after adjustment of various factors. Conclusion: Our study revealed that the prevalence of depression in the elderly was 14.4% in a rural community of north India.
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- Manju Pilania
- Department of Community Medicine School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Centre for Health Systems & Policy Research and Institute of Health Management Research, IIHMR University, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Pt. B D Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Pt. B D Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, India
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Soysal P, Isik AT, Usarel C, Kaya D, Ellidokuz H, Grossberg GT. Validity and Reliability of “AM SAD”, a Short Geriatric Depression Screening Tool, in Turkish Elderly People. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.5455/bcp.20150910032337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Pinar Soysal
- Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Center for Aging Brain and Dementia, Izmir-Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Center for Aging Brain and Dementia, Izmir-Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Center for Aging Brain and Dementia, Izmir-Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Center for Aging Brain and Dementia, Izmir-Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics, Izmir-Turkey
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- St Louis University, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology & Psychiatry, St Louis, MO, USA
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Chen SW, Chippendale T. Factors associated with IADL independence: implications for OT practice. Scand J Occup Ther 2016; 24:109-115. [PMID: 27347768 DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2016.1194464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Globally, the population is aging. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) are an important component of independent function and impact the ability of older adults to age in place. Therefore, factors associated with IADL independence warrant further study. OBJECTIVE To explore the association of age, depressive symptoms and leisure participation with IADL independence, and the relative importance of these three factors in predicting IADL independence. METHODS A cross-sectional design using an existing data set was employed. Older adults age 60 and older (n = 98) who resided in senior housing or their own home/apartment were included in the study. A hierarchical multiple regression analysis was employed. RESULTS The second model predicting IADL independence using age, depressive symptoms and level of leisure participation was significant (F(3,96) = 15.57, p < 0.001) and explained 31.00% of the variance in IADL independence compared to the first regression model, which included age alone (R2 adjusted = 18.00%). Age was the strongest of the three predictors, accounting for 11.40% of the variance in IADL independence. Depressive symptoms and participation in leisure activities were also significant predictors, their unique contributions being 7.30 and 4.30%, respectively. CONCLUSION AND SIGNIFICANCE Age, depressive symptoms and leisure participation are all significant predictors of IADL independence among older adults. Therefore, according to our preliminary findings, leisure participation and non-pharmacological interventions for depressive symptoms warrant attention in practice in relation to IADL independence.
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- Szu-Wei Chen
- a Department of Occupational Therapy , New York University , New York , NY , USA
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- a Department of Occupational Therapy , New York University , New York , NY , USA
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He G, Xie JF, Zhou JD, Zhong ZQ, Qin CX, Ding SQ. Depression in left-behind elderly in rural China: Prevalence and associated factors. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2015; 16:638-43. [PMID: 26017357 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.12518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/28/2015] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- Guoping He
- Nursing School; Central South University; Changsha Hunan China
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- Nursing School; Central South University; Changsha Hunan China
- Department of Nursing; Third Xiangya Hospital; Central South University; Changsha Hunan China
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- Department of Science; Third Xiangya Hospital; Central South University; Changsha Hunan China
- The Business School; Central South University; Changsha Hunan China
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- Department of Nursing; Third Xiangya Hospital; Central South University; Changsha Hunan China
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- Department of Nursing; Third Xiangya Hospital; Central South University; Changsha Hunan China
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- Department of Nursing; Third Xiangya Hospital; Central South University; Changsha Hunan China
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Fernández-Niño JA, Manrique-Espinoza BS, Bojorquez-Chapela I, Salinas-Rodríguez A. Income inequality, socioeconomic deprivation and depressive symptoms among older adults in Mexico. PLoS One 2014; 9:e108127. [PMID: 25250620 PMCID: PMC4176015 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0108127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2014] [Accepted: 08/23/2014] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Objective Depression is the second most common mental disorder in older adults (OA) worldwide. The ways in which depression is influenced by the social determinants of health – specifically, by socioeconomic deprivation, income inequality and social capital - have been analyzed with only partially conclusive results thus far. The objective of our study was to estimate the association of income inequality and socioeconomic deprivation at the locality, municipal and state levels with the prevalence of depressive symptoms among OA in Mexico. Methods Cross-sectional study based on a nationally representative sample of 8,874 OA aged 60 and over. We applied the brief seven-item version of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) to determine the presence of depressive symptoms. Additionally, to select the principal context variables, we used the Deprivation Index of the National Population Council of Mexico at the locality, municipal and state levels, and the Gini Index at the municipal and state levels. Finally, we estimated the association of income inequality and socioeconomic deprivation with the presence of depressive symptoms using a multilevel logistic regression model. Results Socioeconomic deprivation at the locality (OR = 1.28; p<0.10) and municipal levels (OR = 1.16; p<0.01) correlated significantly with the presence of depressive symptoms, while income inequality did not. Conclusions The results of our study confirm that the social determinants of health are relevant to the mental health of OA. Further research is required, however, to identify which are the specific socioeconomic deprivation components at the locality and municipal levels that correlate with depression in this population group.
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- Department of Population Studies, El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
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- Center for Evaluation Research and Surveys, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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