Indicators of Depression in Adults Older than 60 to 75 years in Ixmiquilpan Hidalgo
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depression, geriatric, affective disorder, older adults, characteristic symptomsAbstract
Depression today represents a serious public health problem, is a very common affective disorder in people over 60 and female, sadness, crying, isolation, isolation, sleep disorders and suicidal ideation are the characteristic symptoms of this condition. Primary prevention is overwhelming to avoid major consequences, hence the importance of using geriatric instruments for the diagnosis of this condition that today seems to represent everyday life.
Objective. Identify Depression Indicators in Older Adults of Ixmiquipan Hidalgo.
Material and methods. A descriptive, cross-sectional observational study was carried out in 57 people; 43 of the female gender and 14 of the male gender between 60 and 75 years of age, through the application of the Geriatric Depression Scale GDS Yesavage instrument originating in Ixmiquilpan Hidalgo, Mexico.
Results. Of the 57 people surveyed, the highest participation with 75% corresponds to women and 25% to men, where the greatest impact in terms of indicators of depression with 35% corresponds to the female gender and 7% to the male gender.
Conclusion. Women present a higher percentage of depression indicators with respect to men, this makes it necessary to design strategies that predict better results and avoid non-positive results in older adults.
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