Prevalence of depression among the elderly (60 years and above) population in India, 1997-2016: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is lack of information on the magnitude of depression among elderly population in India. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of depression among elderly population in India.

Methods

PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, PsycINFO, IndMed, and Google Scholar were searched to identify articles reported community-based prevalence of depression among elderly population using screening tools. This study included the articles published during the years 1997 to 2016. Studies conducted in the special population groups, hospitals, reported only a subcategory of depression, and not specified the screening tool were excluded. Data were extracted from published reports and any missing information was requested from authors. Estimat

SUBMITTER: Pilania M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6598256 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature