Prevalence and predictors of depression among an elderly population of Pakistan

Aging & Mental Health
Hammad A GanatraShafquat Rozi

Abstract

To assess the magnitude and risk factors of the problem of depression in an elderly population of Pakistan. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a sample of 402 people aged 65 and above visiting the Community Health Center of the Aga Khan University, Karachi. Questionnaire based interviews were conducted for data collection and the 15-Item Geriatric Depression Scale was used to screen for depression. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with depression. Of the 402 participants; 69.7% (95% CI=+/-4.5%) were men, 76.4% (95% CI=+/-4.2%) were currently married, 36.8% (95% CI=+/-5%) had received 11 or more years of education and 24.4% (95% CI=+/-4.2%) were employed. The mean age was 70.57 years (SD=+/-5.414 years). The prevalence of depression was found to be 22.9% (95% CI=+/-4.1%) and multiple logistic regression analysis indicated that higher number of daily medications (p-value=0.03), total number of health problems (p-value=0.002), financial problems (p-value<0.001), urinary incontinence (p-value=0.08) and inadequately fulfilled spiritual needs (p-value = 0.067) were significantly associated with depressive symptoms. We have identified several risk factors f...Continue Reading

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