A Comparative Study to Assess the Level of Depression among Old Age People Residing at Old Age Home and Within Family, in Selected Areas of Kheda District

Abstract

Background of Study: Even with the best nutrition and medical care, ageing is a normal, universal, and unavoidable change. It is a lifelong shift that is tied to time. 1 The worldwide population is ageing quickly; by 2050, there will be twice as many persons 60 and older than there were in 2006. According to World Health Organization (WHO) predictions, cardiovascular disease will continue to be the major cause of disability and death worldwide through 2020, with depression coming in second.2

Objectives: 1. To assess the level of depression among old age people residing at old age home and within family.2. To compare the level of depression among old age people residing at old age home and within family.3. To find the association between the level of depression with selected demographic variables.

Methodology: The research method adopted was quantitative. The study used a non-experimental research design. With the Non- Probability Convenient Sampling Method, a total of 50 samples were chosen among residents of senior care facilities and homes for families. After receiving informed consent, the researcher used the geriatric depression scale (30) to gather data in the local language.

Results: The elderly who reside in nursing homes were 8 (32%) normal, 12 (48%) mildly depressed, and 5 (20%) had severe depression. When compared to older adults who live with their families, 19 (76%) of them had normal moods, compared to 5 (20%) who had mild depression and 1 (4%), who had severe depression. Age, Religion Status, Educational Status, Marital Status, Number of Children, and Frequency of Child Visits were taken into account for determining the association with level of depression. Chi-square analysis was used to determine the association between the mean difference level of depression among elderly people living at home and their chosen demographic variables.