Major depression and associated factors in institutionalized older adults

Bezerra, Carina Bandeira; Saintrain, Maria Vieira de Lima; Nobre, Marina Arrais; Sandrin, Rafaela Laís e Silva Pesenti; Galera, Siulmara Cristina; Bruno, Zenilda Vieira

doi:10.1080/13548506.2019.1710543

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“…Due to the lack of research, one can conclude that anxiety is an unrecognized disorder that seriously affects quality of life [47]. As for depression, studies have confirmed the prevalence of depression symptoms in around half of the older population, predominantly females living in NHs, indicating that a lack of social support and institutionalization are connected to depressive symptoms [48][49][50]. Furthermore, risk factors for DEPRESSION are female gender and older age [51].…”

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Self-Esteem, Anxiety, and Depression in Older People in Nursing Homes

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Background: Social environment and type of care may influence mental health in late life. The aim of this study was to assess the associations between depression, anxiety, and self-esteem in older people. Methods: The study evaluated mental health in people older than 65 years of age in Zadar County, Croatia. The participants were interviewed using the Patient Health Questionnaire, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Multiple linear regressions were used to assess the correlations between depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. Results: Compared with elderly people living in their own homes, elderly people in nursing homes reported lower self-esteem, higher depression, and higher anxiety. The level of self-esteem decreased with increased levels of depression. Anxiety was significantly associated with depression, while depression strongly increased with an increase in anxiety. Older age was associated with depression, while widowhood was a negative predictor of self-esteem. Institutionalization was borderline significantly associated with anxiety, while gender was associated with anxiety. Conclusions: The study found associations between self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in the elderly. The strategy of humanization in nursing care for older people should be applied equally in nursing homes and in community-dwelling states. Public health programs aimed at maintaining the mental health of older people are needed.

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