American Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology (AJPHE)

SENIOR WELLNESS IN AURANGABAD: A FOCUS ON DEPRESSION ASSESSMENT AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION

Authors

  • Dr. Meenakshi Singh Chavan Mental Health Nursing, Aurangabad College of Nursing, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

The increasing elderly population in India has led to a rise in mental and behavioral issues, with depression being a major concern. The present study aimed to assess the level of depression among the elderly residing in selected areas of Aurangabad city and to develop an information booklet on depression management. A cross-sectional survey approach with a descriptive research design was used, and 50 elderly participants were selected using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using a 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) questionnaire. Results showed that 74% of the participants had a mild level of depression, while 26% had a moderate level. The study highlights the need for an information booklet on depression management to help elderly individuals cope with depression. The findings can be used to develop strategies and interventions to promote better mental health in the elderly population.

Keywords:

Depression, elderly, information booklet, Geriatric Depression Scale, cross-sectional survey, demographic variables, management

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Published

2023-10-13

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): March-April

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Meenakshi, S. C. (2023). SENIOR WELLNESS IN AURANGABAD: A FOCUS ON DEPRESSION ASSESSMENT AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION. American Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology (AJPHE), 9(2), 1–7. Retrieved from https://zapjournals.com/Journals/index.php/ajphe/article/view/1064