Relationship between Religiosity and Depression of Older Persons in Bangladesh

Uddin, Mohammad Abbas

doi:10.15406/mojgg.2017.02.00065

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“…Being widowed/separated/divorced was a significant factor for depression; married respondents were less afflicted in this study. This finding is consistent with the results reported elsewhere ( Sinha et al, 2013 ; Uddin, 2017 ).…”

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confidence: 94%

“…Furthermore, living in a nuclear family was a significant factor affecting depression in a Chi-square analysis, like other studies (Sinha et al, 2013; Uddin, 2017 ). Another study also found that those living alone were more likely to suffer from depression ( Sengupta & Benjamin, 2015 ).…”

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confidence: 74%

“…This study found that the prevalence rate of geriatric depression was 81.7%, which is close to Uddin (2017) (84.3%); depression rate was higher than two other studies conducted among the elderly population in other districts of Bangladesh. The rate was 36.9% in Disu et al (2019) and a small sample size and exclusion of respondents with history of chronic diseases may be a major source of discrepancy.…”

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confidence: 58%

“…In our study, we found 47.8% were unemployed compared to a 60% unemployment rate reported in Disu et al Almost 55.0% respondents were illiterate and 51.2% received below primary education in Uddin et al study; our study sample included 24.8% of people who were below the primary level. The number of nuclear families is increasing in Bangladesh; about 74% ( Uddin, 2017 ) and 53.2% ( Disu et al, 2019 ) of the respondents lived in a nuclear type of family, and the value was 86.5% in our study. It is noteworthy that lower educational levels are associated with depression, irrespective of the severity in our study.…”

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confidence: 44%

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Depression and Associated Factors Among the Elderly Population in an Urban Tertiary Geriatric Hospital in Bangladesh

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Suzuki

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Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine

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Background: Geriatric depression becoming a serious concern worldwide, but no studies addressed depression among patients attending outpatient department of a tertiary geriatric care hospital in Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in face-to-face interview using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) to measure depression among 230 elderly outpatients (60–80 years old) who visited the hospital for medical reasons in Dhaka city; a variety of socio-demographic, behavioral, and psycho-social variables as well as history of chronic diseases were assessed to detect factors associated with depression. Results: The prevalence of depression was 81.7%; 52.6%, 25.2%, and 3.9% showed mild, moderate and severe depression (the GDS scores 5–8, 9–11, and 12–15), respectively. In logistic regression models, the associated factors included marital status, occupational status, educational status, physical activity, and history of cerebrovascular diseases or stroke. The prevalence of depression was generally higher than other reports elsewhere, and the reason behind this may include the use of the GDS-15 and the setting to carry out this study. Conclusion: Nationally representative investigations are warranted to further address depression among the elderly in Bangladesh; these findings would be helpful for future studies and intervention programs.

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Depression and Associated Factors Among the Elderly Population in an Urban Tertiary Geriatric Hospital in Bangladesh

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Suzuki

Iwata

et al. 2023

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine

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“…Religious behavior seems to minimize stress levels, misbehavior, provide social support and help individuals find meaning in life. 9 This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between religious aspects of depression in the elderly.…”

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Religious Aspects of Depression in the Elderly

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Background: Elderly population (Elderly) is people who are aged 60 years and over. The increase in life expectancy leads to an increase in the number of elderly populations. This increase leads to an increased risk of physical and mental illness. The prevalence of the population suffering from depression in the elderly is 5 percent to 10 percent. Religious behavior seems to minimize stress levels, misbehavior, provide social support and help individuals find meaning in life.Objective: To find out the religious aspect of depression in the elderlyMethod: Type of study is a literature review. The literature search, both international and national, adapted to PICOT and journal search terms through MESH (Medical Subject Heading), restrictions on taking journals, and other things. Journal used in a literature review. This was obtained through the Scientific Indonesia journal provider database through Google Scholar. In this study, researchers used keywords according to MESH, namely "religiosity," "depression," "elderly," and selected full text.Result: Elderly is more than 60 years old. This is in accordance with the Minister of Social Affairs Regulation of Indonesia Number 05 of 2018 concerning Elderly Welfare. The high life expectancy in the elderly certainly increases the risk of mental and physical illness in the elderly. The quality of life in the elderly begins to decrease, which makes the elderly susceptible to depression.Conclusion: Depression in the elderly can be decreased by increasing the aspect of religiosity in the elderly.

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Relationship between Religiosity and Depression of Older Persons in Bangladesh

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Depression and Associated Factors Among the Elderly Population in an Urban Tertiary Geriatric Hospital in Bangladesh

Depression and Associated Factors Among the Elderly Population in an Urban Tertiary Geriatric Hospital in Bangladesh

Religious Aspects of Depression in the Elderly

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