Susanty S, Mujahid E H, Suyanto J, Sudayasa I P, Chuang Y-H
Halu Oleo University, HEA Mokodompit St, Kendari, Indonesia 93232, e mail:
Taipei Medical University, Wuxing St, Taipei, Taiwan 110.
Adv Gerontol. 2024;37(5):525-531.
Depressive symptoms ad depression are common mental health issues that frequently manifest in elderly individuals. Prior research has shown a correlation between depression and diminished quality of life as well as suicidal ideation. Nevertheless, there is limited knowledge regarding the prevalence rate of depressive symptoms among elderly individuals in Indonesia. Thus, the objective of this study was to ascertain the frequency of depressed symptoms among the elderly population in Indonesia and identify the factors associated with it. This study employed a cross-sectional descriptive and correlational research approach. A stratified random sample method was utilized to select 1 381 participants who were 60 years old or older from 15 Community Health Centres. These centres cater to both healthy and unwell senior individuals. Data was collected via questionnaires. Univariate logistic regression was employed to identify the connections between demographic and characteristic data, and depressed symptoms. The researchers employed multivariate logistic regression to identify the factors that predict depression symptoms. The findings of this study indicate that 60.03% of older individuals in Indonesia experience depressive symptoms. The multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed significant associations between depressed symptoms in older persons and variables such as gender, past employment, health condition, and loneliness. Depressive symptoms were highly prevalent among the elderly population in the community of Indonesia. It was a critical health issue that required prompt response from healthcare professionals. The implementation of suitable techniques should be prioritized in the near future.
抑郁症状和抑郁症是常见的心理健康问题，在老年人中经常出现。先前的研究表明，抑郁症与生活质量下降以及自杀意念之间存在关联。然而，关于印度尼西亚老年人中抑郁症状的患病率，人们了解有限。因此，本研究的目的是确定印度尼西亚老年人群中抑郁症状的发生频率，并确定与之相关的因素。本研究采用横断面描述性和相关性研究方法。采用分层随机抽样方法，从15个社区卫生中心选取了1381名60岁及以上的参与者。这些中心为健康和患病的老年人提供服务。通过问卷调查收集数据。采用单因素逻辑回归分析来确定人口统计学和特征数据与抑郁症状之间的联系。研究人员采用多因素逻辑回归分析来确定预测抑郁症状的因素。本研究结果表明，印度尼西亚60.03%的老年人有抑郁症状。多因素逻辑回归分析显示，老年人的抑郁症状与性别、过去的职业、健康状况和孤独感等变量之间存在显著关联。抑郁症状在印度尼西亚社区的老年人群中非常普遍。这是一个关键的健康问题，需要医疗专业人员迅速做出反应。在不久的将来，应优先实施合适的技术。
