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Sociodemographic factors associated with depressive symptoms among elderly persons from two communities in Kingston, Jamaica / Factores sociodemográficos asociados con síntomas depresivos entre personas mayores de dos comunidades en Kingston, Jamaica
Gibson, RC; Neita, SM; Abel, WD; James, K; Eldemire-Shearer, D.
Affiliation
  • Gibson, RC; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston. JM
  • Neita, SM; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston. JM
  • Abel, WD; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston. JM
  • James, K; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston. JM
  • Eldemire-Shearer, D; The University of the West Indies. Department of Community Health and Psychiatry. Kingston. JM
West Indian med. j ; 62(7): 615-619, Sept. 2013. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1045714
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ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To explore possible associations of age, gender, socio-economic status, educational level and level of cognitive functioning with depressive symptoms in a community sample of elderly persons.

METHOD:

Two hundred elderly persons from two communities in Kingston, Jamaica, were randomly selected for participation in the study. They or their caregivers provided sociodemographic information and participants also completed the Zung Self-rating Depression Scale (ZSDS) and the Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE). Variables of interest were entered in a multiple variable regression model using ZSDS score as the outcome variable.

RESULTS:

Predictors of depression were older age (B = 0.26, se = 0.08, p < 0.01), female gender (B = 3.98, se = 1.44, p < 0.01), low socio-economic status (B = 5.14, se = 1.50, p = 0.01) and low level of cognitive function (B = -0.38, se = 0.18, p < 0.05). No statistically significant association was found between educational attainment and depressive symptoms.

CONCLUSION:

The findings highlight the need for further exploration of the extent to which the associations identified are relevant for the overall population ofelderly persons as well as the potential value of targeted preventive and treatment interventions.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVO:

Explorar posibles asociaciones de edad, género, estatus socioeconómico, nivel educacional, y nivel de funcionamiento cognitivo con síntomas depresivos en una muestra de la comunidad de personas mayores.

MÉTODO:

Doscientas personas mayores de dos comunidades en Kingston, Jamaica, fueron seleccionadas al azar para participar en el estudio. Las personas o sus cuidadores proporcionan información sociodemográfica, y los participante stambién completaron la Escalade Autoevaluación para la Depresión de Zung (ZSDS) y el Mini Examen del Estado Mental (siglas MMSE en inglés). Las variables de interés fueron introducidas en un modelo de regresión variable múltiple usando la puntuación de ZSDS como la variable de resultado.

RESULTADOS:

Los predictores de la depresión fueron mayores (B = 0.26, se = 0.08, p < 0.01), sexo femenino (B = 3.98, se = 1.44, p < 0.01), bajo estatus socio-económico (B = 5.14, se = 1.50, p = 0.01) y bajo nivel de función cognitiva (B = -0.38, se = 0.18, p < 0.05). No se hallaron asociaciones estadísticamente significativas entre el nivel educacional y los síntomas depresivos.

CONCLUSIÓN:

Los hallazgos resaltan la necesidad de continuar explorando hasta que punto las asociaciones identificadas son pertinentes para la población total de personas de edad avanzada, así como el valor potencial de las intervenciones preventivas y de tratamiento planificadas.
Subject(s)

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas Health problem: Goal 11: Inequalities and inequities in health Database: LILACS Main subject: Socioeconomic Factors / Depression Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Aspects: Social determinants of health / Equity and inequality Limits: Aged / Aged, 80 and over / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2013 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM
Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas Health problem: Goal 11: Inequalities and inequities in health Database: LILACS Main subject: Socioeconomic Factors / Depression Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Aspects: Social determinants of health / Equity and inequality Limits: Aged / Aged, 80 and over / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2013 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM
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