Prevalence and determinants of depression, anxiety, and stress among the elderly population in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study
Sahabul Haque, Suchana Akter, Lamia Jannat, Zidan Ahmed, Mohammad Arifur Rahman, Imran Hossain Sumon, Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Md. Salah Uddin, Md. Moyazzem Hossain, Md Saiful Islam, Md Saiful Islam, Md Saiful Islam
TL;DR
This study examines how common depression, anxiety, and stress are among elderly people in Bangladesh and what factors contribute to these mental health issues.
Contribution
The study provides new insights into mental health prevalence and risk factors specific to elderly populations in Bangladesh.
Findings
5.3% of elderly people have severe depression, 9.3% severe anxiety, and 4.75% high perceived stress.
Poor health status increases the likelihood of severe depression and anxiety in older adults.
Social isolation, loneliness, and poor family support are significant risk factors for mental health issues.
Abstract
Mental health issues are commonly faced by the elderly population aged 60 and above, who are influenced by various risk factors, i.e., financial, family, social, and others that impact their quality of life. This study intends to identify the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among the elderly population of Bangladesh and their associated factors. This cross-sectional study collected primary data from a sample of 400 elderly individuals aged 60 and above across four districts in Bangladesh. Depression, anxiety, and stress levels were measured using the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and PSS-10 scales, respectively. The ordinal logistic regression model is fitted to evaluate the effects of socio-demographic factors, and a confirmatory factor analysis is used to identify risk factors via a structural equation model. Findings revealed that 5.3% of elderly people have severe depression, 9.3%…
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Taxonomy
TopicsHealth disparities and outcomes · Health and Well-being Studies · Elder Abuse and Neglect