Psychometric Properties of the Short-Form Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-SF) and Its Associated Factors among the Elderly in Bangladesh.

Naznin Sultana Thao Phuong Thi Nguyen Ahmed Hossain Md Asaduzzaman Minh H Nguyen Ishrat Jahan Kien T Nguyen Tuyen Van Duong

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)

The GDS-SF is a reliable and valid survey tool for evaluating depression in Bangladeshi older adults. Age, gender, and satisfaction with children's support were predictors of depression.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
psychometric properties
sleep quality
young adults
mental health
cross sectional