Epidemiological Assessment of Depression, Activities of Daily Living and Associated Factors in Elderly Individuals Aged 65 Years and Older: Evidence from a Population-Based Study DOI Open Access
Mehmet Emin Arayıcı, Ali KÖSE, Süleyman Dolu

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(8), P. 2853 - 2853

Published: April 21, 2025

Background: It is a well-established fact that late-life depression represents significant public health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries experiencing rapid demographic aging. Although its clinical societal impacts are well-recognized, data on the interplay between depressive symptoms functional status older populations remain limited for Türkiye. This study aimed to estimate prevalence of among individuals aged 65 years or older, examine associations with instrumental basic activities daily living, identify key sociodemographic behavioral correlates. Methods: In this study, obtained from population-based survey 2264 clusters by Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) were used, weighted yielded 6,036,396 adults over. Depression was measured using Geriatric Scale (GDS), categorizing participants as “not depressed”, “mildly “severely depressed”. Functional evaluated Lawton–Brody Instrumental Activities Daily Living (IADL) Katz (ADL) Scale. Logistic regression models, adjusted age body mass index (BMI), used determine impairment various covariates, including gender, education, marital status, chronic disease, physical activity, smoking, alcohol use. Results: Overall, cohort 49.9% [95% CI = 48.7–51%], 36.0% 34.8–37.0%] classified mild 13.9% 13.1–14.7%] severe depression. IADL ADL scores negatively correlated GDS (r −0.416 r −0.321, respectively; p < 0.001). logistic lower linked higher odds (OR 0.797, 95% [0.796–0.798], 0.001) 0.689, [0.688–0.690], Being semi-dependent dependent further escalated risk. Female single/divorced inactivity also emerged strong predictors. Conclusions: The findings suggest highly prevalent Türkiye, impairment, unfavorable behaviors, vulnerabilities heightening Integrating screening into geriatric care—alongside interventions maintain independence—may help mitigate burden similar contexts.

Language: Английский

Epidemiological Assessment of Depression, Activities of Daily Living and Associated Factors in Elderly Individuals Aged 65 Years and Older: Evidence from a Population-Based Study DOI Open Access
Mehmet Emin Arayıcı, Ali KÖSE, Süleyman Dolu

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(8), P. 2853 - 2853

Published: April 21, 2025

Background: It is a well-established fact that late-life depression represents significant public health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries experiencing rapid demographic aging. Although its clinical societal impacts are well-recognized, data on the interplay between depressive symptoms functional status older populations remain limited for Türkiye. This study aimed to estimate prevalence of among individuals aged 65 years or older, examine associations with instrumental basic activities daily living, identify key sociodemographic behavioral correlates. Methods: In this study, obtained from population-based survey 2264 clusters by Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) were used, weighted yielded 6,036,396 adults over. Depression was measured using Geriatric Scale (GDS), categorizing participants as “not depressed”, “mildly “severely depressed”. Functional evaluated Lawton–Brody Instrumental Activities Daily Living (IADL) Katz (ADL) Scale. Logistic regression models, adjusted age body mass index (BMI), used determine impairment various covariates, including gender, education, marital status, chronic disease, physical activity, smoking, alcohol use. Results: Overall, cohort 49.9% [95% CI = 48.7–51%], 36.0% 34.8–37.0%] classified mild 13.9% 13.1–14.7%] severe depression. IADL ADL scores negatively correlated GDS (r −0.416 r −0.321, respectively; p < 0.001). logistic lower linked higher odds (OR 0.797, 95% [0.796–0.798], 0.001) 0.689, [0.688–0.690], Being semi-dependent dependent further escalated risk. Female single/divorced inactivity also emerged strong predictors. Conclusions: The findings suggest highly prevalent Türkiye, impairment, unfavorable behaviors, vulnerabilities heightening Integrating screening into geriatric care—alongside interventions maintain independence—may help mitigate burden similar contexts.

Language: Английский

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