Annual of social work, Vol. 17 No. 3, 2010.
Original scientific paper
CORRELATES AND PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION IN CHINESE RESIDENTS OF NURSING HOMES IN HONG KONG AND IMPLICATIONS FOR SERVICES AND INTERVENTION POLICIES
Jerf W. K. Yeung
; Department of Applied Social Studies, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kwok-Lai Yuk Ching
; Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong
Annie Chung
; Social Service Department, The Yuen Yuen Institute, Hong Kong
Abstract
Due to paucity of research on prevalence of depression in Chinese elderly people residing in nursing homes, the present study investigated a set of predictors at personal, physical, social and psychosocial levels among 187 elderly residents in Hong Kong. The results show that 17.6% of the participants reported a manifest level of depression (GDS≥ 8). Financial strain and physical functioning impairment significantly augmented the likelihood of depression; however, strong support networks at residential settings as well as high self-esteem reduce the likelihood of this mental morbidity. Implications for services and intervention policies as well as further research are briefly discussed.
Keywords
Chinese elderly people; nursing homes; depression, residential social support; self-esteem
Hrčak ID:
64356
URI
Publication date:
20.2.2011.
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