Volume 26, Issue 121, March 2022

The prevalence and associated factors of depression among elderly in social care in Makkah: A cross-sectional study

Enas Alfalogy^1,2, Ghaida Alzahrani^3♦, Ghady Algethami³, Joud Alwan³, Lama Sindi³, Murouj Almaghrabi³

¹Family Medicine Department, Suez Canal University, Egypt
²Family Medicine Department, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia
³College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

^♦Corresponding author
College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Aging is a normal process for human beings associated with numerous issues, one of which is depression that is common among elderly. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of depression and identify associated factors among senior residents in a nursing home in Makkah, thus aiding in promoting seniors’ psychological health. Methodology: The study is a cross-sectional design study which utilized a paper-based questionnaire that was distributed to collect data regarding demographic factors, disability score through Barthel Index (BI), and depression score through either Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), or CSDD based on subject’s status. Results: A total of 48 senior individuals were included in this study. Male participants represented the majority (64.6%), and 60.4% of participants were considered as total dependent based on Barthel Index. Mild depression was prevalent among the study subjects who were assessed by PHQ-9: (16.7%), and probable major depression was observed among 27.1% of those assessed with CSDD. Multiple associated factors were identified, such as gender and marital status (p-value <.05). Conclusion: A noteworthy prevalence was observed among study participants. Moreover, several associated factors were recognized such as demographic factors and certain comorbidities. Careful care should be prioritized for the senior residents in our societies to improve their quality of life and reduce the burden of such a devastating condition.

Keywords: Depression, elderly, social care, nursing home, Saudi Arabia

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms110e2147

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v26i121/ms110e2147

Published: 27 March 2022