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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
; Odsjek za socijalne studije, Visoka škola Hong Kong
Kwok-Lai Yuk Ching
; Odsjek za socijalne studije ,Gradsko sveučilište Hong Kong
Annie Chung
; Odsjek za socijalne usluge, Institute Yuen Yuen u Hong Kongu
Sažetak
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.
Ključne riječi
Chinese elderly people; nursing homes; depression, residential social support; self-esteem
Hrčak ID:
64356
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Datum izdavanja:
20.2.2011.
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