Situation of depression of the elderly in Huong Khe district, Ha Tinh province, Viet Nam
Overview
Abstract:
To describe the rate of depression in the elderly in Huong Khe district,
Ha Tinh province, Viet Nam in 2022 and find out some related factors. Method:
Cross-sectional descriptive study on 614 elderly people in Huong Khe district,
Ha Tinh province by using GDS-30 depression scale carried out from May 2022 to
July 2022. Data were collected by direct interview method based on a set of
questions including general information on socio-demographic, depression scale
(GDS-30). Using the χ2 test to find out some factors related to depression in
the elderly. Research results: The rate of depression
in the elderly is 46.9%. There is a relationship between the older age (≥70),
marital status, conflicts with people around, unsatisfactory spiritual life,
low communication habits and depression in the elderly (p<0.05).
Keyword(s): Elderly, depression, depression in the elderly.
Journal | Vietnam Medical Journal |
Volume | 524 |
Issue number | 1A |
Publication status | Published - Mar-2023 |
ISBN | 1859-1868 |