Religiosity and depressive symptoms among older adults in Colombia

Ortíz, Carlos; Payán, César; Altamar, Geraldine; Montes, José Fernando Gómez; Koenig, Harold G.

doi:10.1080/13607863.2019.1660851

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“…26,27 Individuals often find comfort, strength, and support from religion. 28 However, older adults with religious beliefs scored higher in the stigma and suffering dimensions than those with no religious beliefs. While the reason for this result is difficult to explain, it may be because negative religious beliefs are associated with greater anxiety, worry, and depression, 29 and in China, in particular, religious beliefs have been shown to play a limited role in promoting healthy ageing.…”

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“…Studies have shown that the health status of older adults who did not live alone was better than that of older adults living alone, indicating that families play an important role in deciding whether to undergo screening 26,27 . Individuals often find comfort, strength, and support from religion 28 . However, older adults with religious beliefs scored higher in the stigma and suffering dimensions than those with no religious beliefs.…”

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Attitudes toward dementia screening and influential factors in older adults in China

Xue

Luo

2022

Psychogeriatrics

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Background Dementia will likely be an ongoing concern for future generations, and according to the World Health Organization, two‐thirds of dementia cases are missed diagnoses. We aimed to explore the attitudes of older adults toward dementia screening and the related influencing factors. Methods A multicentre cross‐sectional study was conducted. Data were collected using questionnaires between 2020 December and 2021 June from five provinces in China. The study included older adults aged 60 years or older, living in China. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the Perceptions Regarding Investigational Screening for Memory in Primary Care scale were used to assess attitudes toward and influencing factors of dementia screening. Results A total of 279 participants completed the questionnaires. The results revealed housing status as a positive factor in the acceptance dimension, while high income was the primary positive factor in the benefits of screening dimension. Having religious beliefs, low income, and never participating in social activities were positive factors for the stigma dimension. Widowed marital status and participation in social activities were negative factors for the independence dimension, while having religious beliefs positively influenced the suffering dimension. Conclusions This study showed that participants held a relatively positive attitude toward dementia screening, although they had concerns about stigma and negative impact on independence. Further studies are required to develop intervention strategies to help older adults improve their attitudes and quality of life, promote cognitive health, and facilitate healthy ageing.

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Attitudes toward dementia screening and influential factors in older adults in China

Xue

Luo

2022

Psychogeriatrics

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“…Thus, an older adult experiencing depression usually has psychological, physical and social needs. However, studies agree that an individual's religious practices and spiritual experiences can have a positive influence on physical, psychological and social wellbeing of older individuals 13–16 …”

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“…However, studies agree that an individual's religious practices and spiritual experiences can have a positive influence on physical, psychological and social wellbeing of older individuals. [13][14][15][16] Spirituality typically involves not only trusting in a greater entity or something more dignified than oneself, but also social involvement in established religious activities and particular measurable actions such as prayer, meditation, service participation, religious recitals, and association with a specific religion or place of worship. [17][18][19] Furthermore, while there are contradictions regarding the nature of the relationships between particular types of spirituality, and depressive indicators, [20][21][22] the general conclusion is that daily spiritual experiences protect older adults from anxiety, loneliness, social exclusion and general health issues.…”

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A positive correlation between daily spiritual practice and reduced depressive symptoms among older adults: evidence from a nationally representative survey among the Indian population

2023

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Background This study explored the factors associated with daily spiritual experiences of older adults and the association of daily spiritual experiences with major depressive disorder among older Indian adults. Methods Data for this study were derived from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) wave‐1. The sample size was 31 464 older adults age 60 years and above. Daily spiritual experience was assessed from four items (Cronbach's alpha: 0.89) adapted from the daily spiritual experience scale (DSES). Major depressive disorder was calculated using the Short Form Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI‐SF). Descriptive, bivariate and multivariable forward stepwise logistic regression analyses were conducted to fulfil the objectives of the study. Results A proportion of 87.46% of older adults reported daily spiritual experiences in the study. Women had higher odds of spiritual experiences than men (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 1.243; confidence interval (CI): 1.041–1.484). Older adults with higher education, those who were retired, those who reported community involvement or were physically active or belonged to the richest wealth quintile had higher odds of having daily spiritual experiences in comparison to older adults from the poorest wealth quintile. Further, older adults with daily spiritual experiences had significantly lower odds of major depressive disorder (aOR: 0.810; CI: 0.681–0.964) than older adults who did not report daily spiritual experiences. Conclusion The study suggests that daily spiritual practices can be a strategy to reduce major depressive symptoms and improve mental health and wellbeing of older adults, and future studies are warranted on this direction.

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Religiosity and Depression Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in India: Results of a National Survey in 2017–2018

Pengpid

Peltzer

2022

J Relig Health

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Religiosity and depressive symptoms among older adults in Colombia

Cited by 7 publications

References 33 publications

Attitudes toward dementia screening and influential factors in older adults in China

Attitudes toward dementia screening and influential factors in older adults in China

A positive correlation between daily spiritual practice and reduced depressive symptoms among older adults: evidence from a nationally representative survey among the Indian population

Religiosity and Depression Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in India: Results of a National Survey in 2017–2018

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