Relationship between depression and loneliness in elderly and examination of influential factors

Aylaz, Rukuye; Aktürk, Ümmühan; Erci, Behice; Öztürk, Hatice Karakuş; Aslan, Hakime

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2012.03.006

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“…This study found illiterate have higher depression compared to literate. These finding are consistent with the recent study carried out by Aylaz et al [30]. Many studies have also found depression decreases with the increase in educational level [26,29,46].…”

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confidence: 83%

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Prevalence and Correlates of Depression among Nepalese Rai Older Adults

Chalise¹,

Laxmi²

2013

J Gerontol Geriatric Res

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confidence: 83%

“…The prevalence of depression was 11% in married and 65% in widow/widower. This is similar to many other studies [26,28,30]. The higher depression among widow/widower may be due to lack of partner to share emotional and social support.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 79%

Prevalence and Correlates of Depression among Nepalese Rai Older Adults

Chalise¹,

Laxmi²

2013

J Gerontol Geriatric Res

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“…16 The loneliness mean score of the elderly living at home and consulted by the Family Healthcare Center was determined to be 51.59 ± 4.44. 17 In other studies investigating loneliness among the elderly, the prevalence of loneliness in the elderly population living at home was determined to range between 11.4% and 64.2% 7,8,16 ; however, this rate was determined to be 19% among the elderly staying in institutions. 16 The loneliness score obtained in the present study was similar to those obtained in previous studies conducted in Turkey, and the results revealed that a large proportion of the elderly had experienced loneliness.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…4 Previous studies showed, that loneliness rates in the elderly Turkish population ranged between 26.3% and 61.8%. 7,8 Loneliness in old age often leads to negative emotions, reduction in the quality of life, poor prognosis, early institutionalization, increases in the provision of social and health services, mental decline and an increased risk of death. 8,9 Therefore, identifying loneliness and the factors associated with loneliness in the elderly will contribute to the enhancement of nursing interventions.…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors Related to Loneliness Among the Elderly Living at Home in Turkey

Haney¹,

Bahar²,

Beşer³

et al. 2017

Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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ÖZET ABSTRACTAim/background: Loneliness occurs in all stages of life, and a major problem for most of the elderly. To determine the prevalence of loneliness and evaluate the effects of socio-demographic, health characteristics, life satisfaction, activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living among elderly people. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 160 participants in three regions of İzmir. Measures were included a demographic questionnaire, the UCLA Loneliness Scale, the Life Satisfaction Scale, the Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living and the Lawton and Brody's Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Index. Data were analysed via the independent t-test, Kruskal-Wallis test, ANOVA test, Pearson's correlation and multiple linear regression with stepwise analysis. Results: The loneliness rate was 46.9% among participants. A great difference existed between loneliness level and marital status, education level, place of residence, selfreported health, self-reported sleep quality, exercise and instrumental activities of daily living. Life satisfaction, activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living were negatively associated with loneliness. Conclusion: Elderly care services should be designed with a multidisciplinary approach, and nurses should especially assess loneliness in elderly with low levels of self-care capacity and reduced social contacts to develop appropriate nursing interventions.

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“…A disadvantaged socioeconomic position is linked with loneliness (Aylaz et al, 2012;Bosma et al, 2015;Hansen and Slagsvold, 2015;Victor et al, 2005), but in general, studies have rarely adopted an inequalities lens. Socioeconomic inequalities in loneliness may arise via a number of pathways.…”

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confidence: 99%