Burden of depression and its associated factors among older people living in Gondar town, Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study

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作者
Takele, Mihret Dejen [1 ]
Belay, Gashaw Jember [1 ]
Kassa, Tesfa [1 ]
Merawie, Destaw Marie [1 ]
Zinabu, Fiseha Sefiwu [1 ]
Cherkos, Kassahun [1 ]
Eriku, Getachew Azeze [1 ]
Kibret, Alemu Kassaw [1 ]
Chanie, Samuel Teferi [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Gondar, Coll Med & Hlth Sci, Sch Med, Dept Physiotherapy, POB 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
关键词
Depression; older people; Ethiopia; WORLD-HEALTH-ORGANIZATION; RISK-FACTORS; LATE-LIFE; MENTAL-DISORDERS; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; PREVALENCE; ADULTS; SYMPTOMS; EPIDEMIOLOGY; COUNTRIES;
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10.1080/13607863.2024.2372056
中图分类号
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要
ObjectivesDepression is one of the main causes of disability worldwide and makes a major contribution to the global disease burden, especially in developing countries. It is also one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders in the older people and a significant risk factor for both disability and death. Despite the fact that little research has been done on it among those who live in sub-Saharan Africa, especially Ethiopia, the aim of this study was to fill the above-mentioned gap among older people.MethodA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2023. A total of 607 older people were included using the multistage sampling technique. An interview-administered questionnaire was used to assess depression using the Geriatric Depression Scale item 15 with a cut-off >= 5. For statistical analysis, the binary logistic regression model was employed.ResultsThe mean age of the study participants was 72.45 (SD +/- 9.08) years. The prevalence of depression was found to be 45%. Age 80 years and above, 70-79 years, widowed, retired, known chronic disease, and poor social support were associated factors with depression.ConclusionCompared to other studies conducted in different regions of Ethiopia, the prevalence of depression in this study was found to be high, at 45%. The results of this study may be taken as providing health professionals, health policymakers, and other pertinent stakeholders' early warning signs and guidance on how to take efficient control measures and conduct periodic monitoring among older people.
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