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- The study focused on depressive symptoms in older adults living in rural Hanoi, Vietnam, surveying 495 people aged 60 and above in 2021.
- It found a 28.7% prevalence of self-reported depression using the Geriatric Depression Scale-15.
- The research revealed significant links between depression and factors like age, education, family support, and domestic violence, highlighting the need for better screening and support interventions in these communities.
Article Abstract
This study examined the prevalence of depressive symptoms among older people living in a rural district in Hanoi, Vietnam in 2021. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a sample of 495 people aged 60 years or older, using a structured questionnaire. The prevalence of self-reported depression, based on the short-form Geriatric Depression Scale-15 items, was 28.7%. Results from multiple variable logistic regression analyses showed that there was a significant association between age, educational level, family support, domestic violence, and depression. The study findings emphasize the importance of screening for depression in older people living in rural areas and the need for interventions aimed to enhance family support and reduce family-related stressors.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9511289 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/11786329221125410 | DOI Listing |
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