Depression in the elderly: does family system play a role? A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

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 of a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. Questionnaire based interviews were conducted among the elderly people visit

SUBMITTER: Taqui AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2194680 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature