Depression among older people in Bali

• Published in: Asian journal of gerontology and geriatrics 2021-06, Vol.16 (1), p.22-29
• Main Authors: Suriastini, Ni Wayan, Suryani, Luh Ketut, Sikoki, Bondan, Umaroh, Rodhiah, Qaimamunazzala, Hayu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Activities of daily living; Dementia; Geriatric psychology; Households; Mental depression; Mental disorders; Older people
• ISSN: 1819-1576; 1819-1576
• DOI: 10.12809/ajgg-2020-400-oa

Introduction. Depression is the most common mental disorder. Older adults are more vulnerable to depression and are usually underdiagnosed and untreated. This study aims to determine the prevalence of depression among older adults in Bali and identify its risk factors. Methods. This study used data from the Dementia Study in Bali 2018. Depression was assessed using a short version of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) scale. Scores of >10 were categorised as depression and 10 as depression, 631 (42.3%) participants were considered depressed. The prevalence of depression was similar between male and female participants and increased with age. Among female older adults, depression was associated with being married (odds ratio [OR]=1.53, p=0.019), ADL dependent (OR=2.58, p=0.002), IADL dependent (OR=1.93, p=0.033), having high comorbidity scores (OR=3.53, p=0.000), and residing in low socioeconomic districts (OR=2.53, p=0.026). Whereas having a household member aged 0-5 years (OR=0.570, p=0.013) and being active in a hobby (OR=0.339, p5. Having a grandchild in the household and active participation in hobbies were associated with lower risk of depression.