Depression, anxiety, perceived social support and associated factors among elderly nursing home residents in the Klang Valley / Pritiss Nair
Introduction: Depression and anxiety among the elderly brings about various adversities which affects the physical and psychological state of an individual and is a leading cause of disability worldwide and a primary contributor to the global burden of disease. Meanwhile, perceived social support...
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| Summary: | Introduction: Depression and anxiety among the elderly brings about various adversities which
affects the physical and psychological state of an individual and is a leading cause of disability
worldwide and a primary contributor to the global burden of disease. Meanwhile, perceived
social support from family members, relatives or friends, may improve an individual’s conduct,
coping, physical and psychological well-being.
Objectives: This study aims to determine the prevalence of depression and anxiety, perceived
social support as well as the socio-demographic correlates among elderly residents residing in
nursing homes in the Klang Valley.
Study Design: It is a cross-sectional study conducted among elderly residents residing in
nursing homes in the Klang Valley. The instruments that were used in this study includes,
socio-demographic questionnaire, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-30) was used to assess
depression among elderly residents and Beck’s Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used to measure
anxiety. Perceived social support was measured using Multidimensional Scale of Perceived
Social Support (MSPSS). Cognition of all residents were screened at the beginning of the study
using Elderly Cognitive Assessment Questionnaire (ECAQ).
Results: This study involved 224 elderly residents from thirty nursing homes around the Klang
Valley. A majority of the geriatric population residing in nursing homes have both depressive
symptoms (n =211, 94.2%) and symptoms of anxiety (n =182, 81.2%). Subjects with higher
perceived social support were significantly less depressed as compared with older adults who
perceived poor social support. However, lower perceived social support was not a significant
contributor to symptoms of anxiety.
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Conclusion: Depressive and anxiety symptoms are highly prevalent among elderly residents
of nursing homes. Integrating social support to an individual in addition to their existing
treatment plan, helps to improve their overall psychological well-being. |
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