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Risk indicators of depression in residential homes

✍ Scribed by A. M. H. Eisses; H. Kluiter; K. Jongenelis; A. M. Pot; A. T. F. Beekman; J. Ormel

Book ID
102225379
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2004
Tongue
English
Weight
74 KB
Volume
19
Category
Article
ISSN
0885-6230

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✦ Synopsis

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. Copyright Β© 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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