MENTAL HEALTH AND ELDERLY: THE CASE OF MEKEDONIA HUMANITARIAN ASSOCIATION ADDIS ABABA ETHIOPIA
Journal Title: Academic Research International - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue 3
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence, risk factors and coping mechanisms of depression among institutionalized elders in Mekedonia Humanitarian association. The study mainly attempted to answer research questions such as the prevalence of depression, risk factors of depression and coping mechanism of depression among elderly. In order to achieve the stated objectives, mixed research design approach was used. For this reason, questionnaire and an in depth interviews were used to collect data from sample of 70 elderly. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentages, means, standard deviations and qualitative data were translated, transcribed and interpreted accordingly. The result indicated that symptom of depression were higher among institutionalized elders which accounts about 58.3%. Adverse life events, economic (financial) problems, physical health problems and problem with social support were identified as salient risk factors of depression among elderly. To cope up depression elderly’s use positive appraisal, seeking social support and self-controlling mechanisms. It is recommended that improving the availability and quality of mental health services in the care center and awareness creation programs are needed to deliver adequate care to this group.
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Addisalem Taye Hailu
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