Journal of Depression and Anxiety
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Pawan Kumar Sharma

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• Research Article
  Geriatric Depression and its Correlates among South Indian Urbans
  Author(s): Poojitha Reddy Konda, Pawan Kumar Sharma, Atul R Gandhi and Enakshi Ganguly Poojitha Reddy Konda, Pawan Kumar Sharma, Atul R Gandhi and Enakshi Ganguly
  
  Background: Geriatric depression is a growing global problem, expected to be the leading cause of mortality in the next decade. We attempted to explore the previously unidentified burden of depression and its correlates amongst South Indian elderly residing in an urban area. Methods: A cross sectional study including 100 community dwelling urban elders aged 60 years and older was conducted. A predesigned questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographic variables, chronic health conditions, changes in vision and cognition, addictions, and medication usage. Depression was assessed using Geriatric Depression Scale. Other measurements included anthropometry and blood pressure. Logistic regression was done to identify the independently associated correlates of depression. Results: The prevalence of geriatric depress.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1044.1000314

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