The Relationship Between Geriatric Depression and Health-Promoting Behaviors Among Community-Dwelling Seniors

Chang, Chyong-Fang; Lin, Mei‐Hsiang; Wang, Jeng; Fan, Jun‐Yu; Chou, Li-Na; Chen, Mei‐Yen

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“…A previous study [38] showed 15.3% depressive neurosis and 5.9% major depression in the older adult community; however, other studies have found the prevalence of geriatric depression to be approximately 20.0% [39]. A comparison of these studies is difficult because of differences in research methodology, study population, diagnostic criteria, and instruments used [38].…”

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A Community-Based Walk-In Screening of Depression in Taiwan

Tai

Wang

et al. 2014

The Scientific World Journal

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Depression is a crucial public health problem because of its relatively high association with suicidal attempts, prolonged social isolation, poor physical health, and dementia. However, the available data and study on the prevalence of depression in Taiwan were mostly completed within the previous 1 to 2 decades, and these studies were limited to certain areas or populations. Little is known regarding the current status of depression in Taiwan. We used a brief tool, the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), to screen depression in 4 areas among the general and aged population. The results showed a higher CES-D score in the southern area among general (mean ± SD: 7.8 ± 8.4) or aged participants (mean ± SD: 7.2 ± 8.0) compared with other areas. The ratio of suspected depression patients was 16.4% of all recruited participants and 13.3% of aged participants. These results may provide information for this public health issue.

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A Community-Based Walk-In Screening of Depression in Taiwan

Tai

Wang

et al. 2014

The Scientific World Journal

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“…Higher health-promoting behaviors showed lower levels of depression, which was consistent with other study findings. 13,26) A negative correlation between the geriatric depression score and health-promoting behavior was found. The Geriatric Depression Scale score was negatively associated with health-promoting behaviors.…”

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Relationships among Physical Activity Level, Health-promoting Behavior, and Physiological Variables in Korean University Students

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Purpose: Many Korean college students suffer from physical inactivity and mental health problems. However, it has not been sufficiently reported how this lack of exercise and health-related behavior affect their health. The present study was performed to identify the relationships among physical activity level, health-promoting behavior, and physiological variables in Korean undergraduate and graduate students. Methods: Participants were 115 undergraduate and graduate students from one university in Seoul. The Pearson's correlation analysis was performed using SPSS for Windows. Results: Physical activity level had significant positive correlations with health-promoting behavior (r=.32, p=.001) and exercise self-efficacy (r=.25, p=.008), and health-promoting behavior had a significant correlation with depression (r=-.33, p<.001) and exercise self-efficacy (r=.44, p<.001). Additionally, physical activity level had significant correlations with triglyceride (r=-.20, p=.034) and vitamin D (r=.20, p=.029) levels. The high density cholesterol level had significant negative correlations with systolic blood pressure (r=-.33, p<.001), diastolic blood pressure (r=-.29, p=.002), and vitamin D (r=-.20, p=.035) levels. Conclusion: Physical activity level or health-promoting behavior had significant relationships with the health status of college students. Strategies need to be developed to improve health-promoting behaviors among college students.

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“…Meanwhile, an increasing number of China’s retirees, especially women, have organized themselves into morning exercise groups and dance groups, which can be easily spotted in China’s city parks or street corners. However, there have not been enough vigorous evaluation studies in China on the health benefits of regular physical activity among the older adults (Chang et al, 2013). China has an opportunity to contribute to this important body of knowledge.…”

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A research agenda for aging in China in the 21st century

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Scheibye‐Knudsen

Jahn

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Ageing Research Reviews

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China is encountering formidable healthcare challenges brought about by the problem of aging. By 2050, there will be 400 million Chinese citizens aged 65+, 150 million of whom will be 80+. The undesirable consequences of the one-child policy, rural-to-urban migration, and expansion of the population of ‘empty nest ’ elders are eroding the traditional family care of the elders, further exacerbating the burden borne by the current public healthcare system. The challenges of geriatric care demand prompt attention by proposing strategies for improvement in several key areas. Major diseases of the elderly that need more attention include chronic non-communicable diseases and mental health disorders. We suggest the establishment of a home care-dominated geriatric care system, and a proactive role for researchers on aging in reforming geriatric care through policy dialogs. We propose ideas for preparation of the impending aging burden and the creation of a nurturing environment conducive to healthy aging in China.

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The Relationship Between Geriatric Depression and Health-Promoting Behaviors Among Community-Dwelling Seniors

Cited by 28 publications

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A Community-Based Walk-In Screening of Depression in Taiwan

A Community-Based Walk-In Screening of Depression in Taiwan

Relationships among Physical Activity Level, Health-promoting Behavior, and Physiological Variables in Korean University Students

A research agenda for aging in China in the 21st century

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