Depression and Perceived Social Support in the Elderly

Bakhtiari, Maryam; Emaminaeini, Mehregan; Hatami, Hossein; Khodakarim, Soheila; Sahaf, Robab

doi:10.21859/sija-1202192

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“…However, the concordance between the two studies may indicate the proximity of depressive disorder in the elderly in Zanjan and the use of appropriate scales for sampling and data analysis in the present study. Bakhtiari et al reported the overall prevalence of depression 51.87% so that in this study, the rate of mild, moderate, and severe depression was 17.41, 25.58, and 8.88%, respectively, which corroborates with the total depression of the present study [26], but the severity of depression is not consistent with the present study since the mean depression in this study is more than mild depression. Further, Beck's questionnaire was used to assess depression, but the GDS questionnaire in the current study may be the reason for the difference in these results.…”

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The Prevalence of Depression and its Associated Demographic Factors in the Elderly with Electronic Health Records in Zanjan

Pourrahimi

sheykhlar

Afshar

et al. 2018

PCNM

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Background: The highest prevalence of depression is observed in the elderly, and the cultural difference in each region causes a difference in the incidence of this disorder. Objectives: Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of depression and its associated demographic factors in the elderly with electronic health records in Zanjan during 2018. Methods: A total of 400 elderly people with electronic health records participated in this descriptive crosssectional study, who were selected by the cluster random sampling method from 18 urban community health centers of Zanjan. The data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and the geriatric depression scale(. Finally, data entered the SPSS software and analyzed utilizing descriptive statistics, as well as Chisquare, ANOVA, and logistic regression tests. Results: The mean age of the elderly was 77.7±5.56 and 68.5% of them had some degrees of depression, including mild (40.5%), moderate (19.2%), and severe (8.8%) depression. Mild depression was more prevalent among younger adults while moderate to severe depression was common in older adults over 75. The results revealed that depression had a significant relationship with age and educational level while not having any significant relationship with sex, marital status, and the dwelling place. Conclusion: Considering the high prevalence of depression among the elderly in Zanjan, health managers re suggested to prioritize educational programs and social support for this group of individuals and monitor the performance of supportive institutions such as insurance in this rgard. Eventually, they are recommended to pay attention to the geographical and cultural diversity of different regions of the country to reduce the elderly's depression level.

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The Prevalence of Depression and its Associated Demographic Factors in the Elderly with Electronic Health Records in Zanjan

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Afshar

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“…The questionnaire has 2 items which are scored using a 5-point Likert scale from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree" (20,21). The Iranian version of this tool has been used in a domestic study among older people (22). The questionnaires were evaluated among 45 eligible participants in a pilot carried out before our study.…”

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Life satisfaction and its contributors among noninstitutionalized older people in Tabriz, Islamic Republic of Iran

Azizi-Zeinalhajlou

Alizadeh

Sahebihagh

et al. 2020

East Mediterr Health J

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Background: With the rising growth of the older population, the well-being of the elderly is an important objective for both economic and health policy. Aims: This study investigates levels of life satisfaction among older people living at home and the factors that influence it. Method: Applying probability proportional to size, a cross-sectional survey was conducted of 1067 older people living in Tabriz. The Satisfaction with Life Scale and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support questionnaires were administered. The data were analysed using chi-squared tests and logistic regression. Results: More than half of the participants were dissatisfied with their lives. Female, educated, and active older people reported greater satisfaction than others. Conclusion: The significant positive effects of perceived social support and physical activity rate indicated that social interaction may be as vital as physical activity for the well-being of older people, and that these qualities should be actively promoted among older people in Iran. 1 / 9 WHO EMRO | Life satisfaction and its contributors among noninstitutionalized older people in Tabriz, Isla

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“…For many reasons, older adults are vulnerable to mental illness, and about 15%–25% of them have serious psychological problems. 2 …”

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Investigating the role of perception of aging and associated factors in death anxiety among the elderly

Mohammadpour¹,

Sadeghmoghadam²,

Shareinia³

et al. 2018

CIA

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Background and objectivesThe world’s growing elderly population highlights the necessity for further attention to the psychological problems of the elderly, such as death anxiety. Analysis of the elderly’s perception of aging and associated factors can contribute to prediction of their future physical and mental health. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of perception of aging, and a group of demographic factors, with death anxiety in the elderly living in Gonabad, Iran.Subjects and methodsThis analytical descriptive study was conducted on 330 elderly residents of Gonabad, who were selected by stratified random sampling. Research tools were a standard demographic questionnaire, Barker’s Brief Aging Perceptions Questionnaire, and Collett–Lester Fear of Death Scale. Data were collected by interview of respondents at their home. Data analysis was carried out in SPSS 16 using descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, Pearson’s test, independent t-test, and linear regression.ResultsRespondents had a mean age of 73.97±7.68 years, 42.4% of respondents were men and 57.6% were women. The total Barker’s Brief Aging Perceptions Questionnaire score was 63.18±8.75, with the highest score (17.10±4.70) associated with negative consequences and control. The total Collett–Lester Fear of Death Scale score was 128±14.80, with the highest score (35.13±4.06) pertaining to the subscale fear of other people’s death. Regression results indicated that the death anxiety score was predictable according to the age and all dimensions of perception of aging, except for the consequences and negative control dimension.ConclusionAge and the perception of aging are good predictors of death anxiety. The authors recommend further research on the determinants of death anxiety in the elderly and the development of a comprehensive care plan to reduce this anxiety among Iranian elderly.

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Depression and Perceived Social Support in the Elderly

Cited by 32 publications

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The Prevalence of Depression and its Associated Demographic Factors in the Elderly with Electronic Health Records in Zanjan

The Prevalence of Depression and its Associated Demographic Factors in the Elderly with Electronic Health Records in Zanjan

Life satisfaction and its contributors among noninstitutionalized older people in Tabriz, Islamic Republic of Iran

Investigating the role of perception of aging and associated factors in death anxiety among the elderly

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