Abstract
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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 634-640 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2004 |
Keywords
- Depression
- Residential homes
- Risk indicators