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The prevalence of depression among the elderly in Sepang, Selangor
M S Sherina1, L Rampal, A Mustaqim
1Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor.
Objective:
To determine the prevalence of depression among the elderly and to identify its associated factors.
Methods:
A cross sectional study design was used. Stratified proportionate cluster sampling method was used to select the respondents. A 30 item Geriatric Depression Scale questionnaire was used as a screening instrument.
Results:
7.6% of the elderly were found to have depression. Only employment status was found to be significantly associated with depression.
Discussion:
The prevalence of depression in the elderly was 7.6%. Primary Care providers need to be vigilant when treating elderly patients as depression is commonly found in this age group.
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