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Date Published: 11/12/2023
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v532i2.7559
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Vol. 532 No. 2 (2023)
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Phạm , Q. T. ., Nguyễn , Đăng V. ., Phạm , T. T. T., & Đào , T. N. (2023). CURRENT SITUATION OF EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION AMONG ELDERLY AT THE RESETTLEMENT AREA OF KY ANH TOWN, HA TINH PROVINCE IN 2022. Vietnam Medical Journal, 532(2). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v532i2.7559

CURRENT SITUATION OF EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION AMONG ELDERLY AT THE RESETTLEMENT AREA OF KY ANH TOWN, HA TINH PROVINCE IN 2022

Quang Trung Phạm 1,, Đăng Vững Nguyễn 2, Thị Thu Trang Phạm 2, Thị Nga Đào 1
1 Ha Tinh CDC
2 HMU

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Objective: The study aims to describe the current situation and analyze some factors related to depressive symptoms among the elderly in resettlement areas. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 262 elderly individuals (aged 60 and above) in the resettlement area of Ky Anh town, Ha Tinh province in 2022. Depression in the elderly was assessed using the GDS-15 scale (GDS score >5 points is suggestive of depression). Results: The prevalence of experiencing symptoms of depression in the elderly was 34.4%. The majority of depressive symptoms were classified as mild, accounting for 25.2% of the cases, while moderate and severe levels accounted for 9.2%. The factors including religious, economic conditions, social activities, resettlement duration, quality of life, and physical activity were found to be significantly associated with the occurrence of depressive symptoms in the elderly (p<0.05). Conclusion: Local authorities and healthcare providers should implement policies that prioritize mental health, associated factors and improve the quality of life for the elderly in the resettlement area.

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Mental health, depression, the elderly, resettlement area.

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