Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2012;14(3):162-172.
일 도시 지역 저소득층 노인의 성별 우울 유병률과 위험요인
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Depression by Gender in Low Income Elders in Urban Community
Kim, Hye-Ryoung
Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of depression and risk factors for depression
by gender in low income elderly people in Korean communities. Methods The sample included 350 women and
211 men who were 60 years of age or over and family members of low income households in a Korean community.
Depression was measured using the Korean version of the Geriatric Depression Scale. Results The prevalence
of depression was higher for women (59.14%) compared to men (47.87%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis
showed a difference in risk factors of depression prevalence by gender. Prevalence of depression in women
was associated with lack of confidential relationships, self-rated health status as poor, poor sleep status, limited
instrumental activities of daily living, and lack of regular social participation. For men, the risk factors were low
education level, lack of regular exercise, poor or moderate self-rated health status, and lack of confidential
relationships. Conclusion The findings from this study indicate that the prevalence of depression and risk factors
for depression are different according to gender, and these findings can promote screening and prevention strategies
for lower income urban elders in Korea.
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