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Paranoid ideation among elderly African American persons
M Bazargan1, S Bazargan, L King
1Department of Family Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA. mobazarg@cdrewu.edu
The Gerontologist
|June 19, 2001
Summary
Paranoid ideation affects 10% of older African Americans. Income, support, hearing, stress, memory, and depression significantly correlate with these paranoia symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Paranoid ideation is a concern in aging populations.
- Understanding its prevalence and contributing factors is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of paranoid ideation.
- To identify correlates of paranoid ideation in elderly African Americans.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 998 independently living elderly African American individuals.
- Utilized the Brief Symptom Inventory for paranoid ideation assessment.
- Examined 14 independent variables including demographics, cognitive function, mood, social support, and health status.
Main Results:
- Paranoid ideation was present in 10% of the sample.
- Multiple regression analysis identified six significant correlates: income, instrumental support, hearing, stressful life events, self-reported memory deficit, and depression.
Conclusions:
- Specific demographic, psychosocial, and health factors are associated with paranoid ideation in this population.
- Findings highlight potential targets for prevention and intervention strategies to reduce paranoia symptoms in older adults.