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Risk indicators of depression in residential homes
A M H Eisses1, H Kluiter, K Jongenelis
1Department of Psychiatry, Medical Faculty, University of Groningen, The Netherlands. A.M.H.Eisses@med.rug.nl
Objectives:
To assess risk indicators of depressive symptoms in social and personal domains of residents of residential homes.
Methods:
In a cross-sectional study risk indicators for depressive symptoms (Geriatric Depression Scale) were examined in bivariate and multivariate analyses, four hundred and seventy-nine elderly subjects from 11 residential homes took part in the study.
Results:
Functional impairment, loneliness, higher education levels, a family history of depression and neuroticism are associated with depressive symptom.
Conclusion:
The risk indicators of depression found in residential homes are similar to those in the community.
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