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[Depression in older persons. Associated factors]

R Cerdá Díaz1, J López-Torres Hidalgo, C Fernández Olano

  • 1Unidad Docente de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, Albacete.

Atencion Primaria
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Female elderly individuals with poor self-perceived health, sleep disorders, and cognitive decline are at higher risk for depressive disorders. Early screening for these factors is recommended for timely intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Depressive disorders are a significant concern in the elderly population.
  • Understanding associated risk factors is crucial for effective public health strategies.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of depressive disorders in elderly individuals.
  • To investigate the association between depressive disorders and various sociodemographic and health-related factors in this population.

Summary:

  • This observational, community-based study interviewed 787 elderly individuals (≥65 years).
  • Logistic regression identified female gender (OR=2.75), habitual sleep disorders (OR=2.75), poor self-perceived health (OR=17.61), and cognitive deterioration (OR=2.45) as independent predictors of depressive disorders.

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Impact:

  • Findings suggest the need for targeted screening for depressive disorders in elderly individuals exhibiting identified risk factors.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment can improve outcomes and quality of life for affected seniors.