Factors Related to Depression among Older People Living in Homes for the Aged of the Western Part of Thailand

Karuncharernpanit, Sirikul; Limrat, Wanutchaporn; Makaroon, Wanisa; Khumnate, Woramon; Chayvijit, Wannisa; Sukomol, Vimolmas; Shooshuenmanakid, Suthita; Tubson, Sunisa; Santiwarangkul, Ananya

doi:10.15206/ajpor.2016.4.1.38

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“…Perceived health status is a subjective assessment of overall health status, including both physical and psychological health. Consistent with the existing literature (14)(15)(16)(17)25), this study con rmed that higher perceived health status in older adults was signi cantly associated with lower depressive symptoms. However, there is also evidence suggesting the reverse association (31,32) and a bidirectional relationship (32)(33)(34) between functional ability and depression in older adults, but the ndings remain inconclusive.…”

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The moderating effect of social participation on the relationship between health status and depressive symptoms in older adults

Ow,

Wei,

2023

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Background Depression is a common mental health problem among older adults and a leading cause of disability worldwide. Health status and social participation has been found significantly associated with depression in older adults. However, the role of social participation in the relationship between health status and depression remains unclear. This study aims to investigate the relationship between health status and depressive symptoms in older adults and the moderating effect of social participation in the relationship. Methods A cross-sectional study with data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) in 2013. Older adults aged 65 years or older were included in the study. Multiple regression analysis was performed to examine the relationship between health status and depressive symptoms and assess the moderating effect of social participation. Results Of the 2731 participants, higher depressive symptoms were observed among older women, older adults who were single, living alone and having lower satisfaction on financial status. Regression analyses showed that ADL and IADL disability were positively associated with higher depressive symptoms. Perceived health status, cognitive functions and social participation were found negatively associated with depressive symptoms. A significant moderating effect of social participation between perceived health status and depressive symptoms was observed in this study. Conclusions The findings highlight the role of social participation in moderating the effect of perceived health status on depressive symptoms and suggest that promoting social participation among older adults may be helpful for reducing depressive symptoms.

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The moderating effect of social participation on the relationship between health status and depressive symptoms in older adults

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Wei,

2023

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“…This prevalence rate is not higher than the prevalence of depression during non-pandemic time. Previous studies in government LTC centers in Thailand during non-pandemic time found a prevalence of severe/major depression of 6.3-23.5% ( Karuncharernpanit et al, 2016 ; Somporn et al, 2012 ; Tosangwarn et al, 2018 ; Wongpakaran and Wongpakaran, 2012 ). Differences in the cutoff scores used, and none of those studies excluded OA with cognitive impairment may explain the reported differences in prevalence.…”

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults living in long-term care centers in Thailand, and risk factors for post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety

Srifuengfung

Thana-udom

Ratta‐apha

et al. 2021

Journal of Affective Disorders

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Background : There is a lack of data concerning impact of COVID-19 among older adults (OA) living at long-term care (LTC) centers. This study investigated how COVID-19 has affected this population. The prevalence of and risk factors for post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety were investigated. Methods : A semi-structured interview to determine the effect of COVID-19 was conducted to 200 OA at two government LTC centers. The 17-item Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist, the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire, and the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale were used to evaluate post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety, respectively. Results : Most OA reported moderate or severe impact of COVID-19. The most impacted area was financial due to decreased support from outside the center. Seventy percent of OA reported no or mild psychological stress from COVID-19; however, 5.5% had post-traumatic stress, 7.0% had depression, and 12.0% had anxiety. Higher psychological stress from COVID-19 and having respiratory tract infection symptoms were independently associated with post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. Receiving COVID-19 news via social media was independently associated with post-traumatic stress and depression. Having psychiatric comorbidity was independently associated with depression. Conclusions : OA living in LTC centers reported moderate or severe impact from COVID-19, especially financial, but relatively low psychological stress. Psychological stress from COVID-19, having respiratory tract infection symptoms, and receiving COVID-19 news via social media were risk factors for psychological disorders. Limitations : The data reflected the post-outbreak period. There is limitation in the generalizability of the results for other countries with different health care systems.

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“…In Thailand, the situation of the elderly has also continued to increase. Therefore, the elderly is a large population group that needs to be given attention to in terms of the development and promotion of a good quality of life [ 2 ]. This is because the elderly has biological changes that affect mental functions and interpersonal relationships [ 1 ].…”

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“…This is because the elderly has biological changes that affect mental functions and interpersonal relationships [ 1 ]. This affects the health and well-being of elderly people [ 3 ], reduces life satisfaction [ 1 ], and leads to depression and suicidal thoughts [ 2 , 4 ]. It has been found that many elderly people die from chronic diseases every year.…”

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“…In addition, depression has been found to be an increasingly common mental health problem in older adults and one of the most common causes of chronic disease burden [6][7][8]. Therefore, it is important to promote and develop mental health in addition to physical health care for elderly people with chronic diseases and depression [2,3]. In order for elderly people to be able to face life's adversities and bounce back to a normal daily life [1].…”

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A Mixed-Methods Study to Develop a Resilience Scale for Thai Elderly with Chronic Diseases and Depression

Thongkhum

Peungposop

Sakunpong

2022

Depression Research and Treatment

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This study was an exploratory sequential mixed-methods design to develop a resilience scale for Thai elderly with chronic diseases and depression. The qualitative findings from the focus group discussion with 6 participants were used to develop a resilience scale, and the scale was then tested on 310 samples to check the reliability and validity of the scale. The qualitative results showed that resilience was defined in 3 themes: My Characteristics, My Abilities, and My Dependencies, which were composed of 9 different categories. The results of the quantitative examination showed that all 21 items of the resilience scale had a good corrected item-total correlation and the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.85 indicated that the scale was internally consistent and highly reliable. The construct validity of the resilience scale was tested by confirmatory factor analysis and revealed that the resilience model was consistent with the empirical data based on the goodness-of-fit index ( chi − square = 161.51 , df = 186 , p value = 0.90 , RMSEA = 0.000 ). All the results show that the resilience scale has excellent and appropriate psychological properties. Health-care workers can use the resilience scale to assess the elderly and develop a resilience-promoting program specifically for the elderly with chronic diseases and depression to improve the well-being of the elderly.

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Factors Related to Depression among Older People Living in Homes for the Aged of the Western Part of Thailand

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The moderating effect of social participation on the relationship between health status and depressive symptoms in older adults

The moderating effect of social participation on the relationship between health status and depressive symptoms in older adults

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults living in long-term care centers in Thailand, and risk factors for post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety

A Mixed-Methods Study to Develop a Resilience Scale for Thai Elderly with Chronic Diseases and Depression

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