Journal of Depression and Anxiety
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-1044
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2167-1044
+44 1223 790975
Pawan Kumar Sharma
Community Medicine, Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences,
Hyderabad
India
Research Article
Geriatric Depression and its Correlates among South Indian Urbans
Author(s): Poojitha Reddy Konda, Pawan Kumar Sharma, Atul R Gandhi and Enakshi GangulyPoojitha Reddy Konda, Pawan Kumar Sharma, Atul R Gandhi and Enakshi Ganguly
Background: Geriatric depression is a growing global problem, expected to be the leading cause of mortality in the next decade. We attempted to explore the previously unidentified burden of depression and its correlates amongst South Indian elderly residing in an urban area.
Methods: A cross sectional study including 100 community dwelling urban elders aged 60 years and older was conducted. A predesigned questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographic variables, chronic health conditions, changes in vision and cognition, addictions, and medication usage. Depression was assessed using Geriatric Depression Scale. Other measurements included anthropometry and blood pressure. Logistic regression was done to identify the independently associated correlates of depression.
Results: The prevalence of geriatric depress.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-1044.1000314