Geriatric depression in field practice area of urban health centre, Latur - A cross sectional study
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Ageing is a normal process. It is inevitable, irreversible and progressive one. Depression among elderly population is common, but generally it is undetected and ignored as a medical problem. If untreated, depression can lead to poor quality of life. Aim and Objectives: 1) To Study the prevalence of depression in geriatric population. 2) To suggest suitable recommendations to avoid it in elderly. Methodology: It’s a Community based, cross -sectional study carried out at field practice area of urban health centre attached to Govt. Medical College, Latur. A total of 120 study participants more than 60 years of age during 1st Oct 2014 to 3oth Nov 2014 using Non probability convenient sampling technique were selected. Results: Study group included 52.5% males. Among the total, 48% had lost their spouse while, 81% had some type of co-morbidities. According to Geriatric Depression Scale score, 58% of elderly had depression. The study also indicates, 61% felt that they are neglected by family and another 35% had no role in familial decision making. Conclusion: The study highlighted the high prevalence of Geriatric depression among elderly. Thus, there is an urgent need to develop Geriatric health care services in developing countries especially to focus on morbidity due to Geriatric Depression.
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Vijay C Nalpe, Vimal M Holambe, Jagannath V Dixit
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