Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Institution
- Publication
- Publication Type
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Depression In The Elderly: Does Family System Play A Role? A Cross-Sectional Study, Ather M. Taqui, Ahmed Itrat, Waris Qidwai, Zeeshan Qadri
Depression In The Elderly: Does Family System Play A Role? A Cross-Sectional Study, Ather M. Taqui, Ahmed Itrat, Waris Qidwai, Zeeshan Qadri
Department of Family Medicine
Background
The most common geriatric psychiatric disorder is depression. The role of family systems in depression among the elderly has not been studied extensively. It has been suggested that urbanization promotes nucleation of family systems and a decrease in care and support for the elderly. We conducted this study in Karachi, a large urban city of Pakistan, to determine the relationship between the type of family system and depression. We also determined the prevalence of depression in the elderly, as well as correlation of depression with other important socio-demographic variables.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was carried out in the premises …
Relation Between Anger And Depression And Predictors Of Anger Among Residents Of Assisted Living Facilities, Masami Tokumo
Relation Between Anger And Depression And Predictors Of Anger Among Residents Of Assisted Living Facilities, Masami Tokumo
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
.