Prevalence of geriatric depression in the Kavre district, Nepal: Findings from a cross sectional community survey.

Kedar ManandharAjay RisalOshin ShresthaNirmala ManandharDipak KunwarRajendra KojuAre Holen

Published in: BMC psychiatry (2019)

Geriatric depression is highly prevalent in Kavre, Nepal. The findings call for urgent prioritization of delivery of elderly mental health care services in the country.

Keyphrases

healthcare
depressive symptoms
mental health
tertiary care
sleep quality
hip fracture
primary care
risk factors
south africa
cross sectional
middle aged
physical activity