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The Prevalence of Depression among the Elderly in Sepang, Selangor

Sherina M.S., and Rampal, L., and Mustaqim A. , (2004) The Prevalence of Depression among the Elderly in Sepang, Selangor. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 59 (1). pp. 45-49. ISSN 0300-5283

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Universiti Putra Malaysia. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dept. of Community Health.
Universiti Putra Malaysia. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dept. of Community Health.
Universiti Putra Malaysia. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dept. of Community Health.

Abstract

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 he 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.

Item Type:Journal
Keywords:Prevalence, Depression, Elderly, Community, Malaysia
Subjects:R Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
ID Code:5913

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