Disability and severe depression among Peruvian older adults: analysis of the Peru Demographic and Family Health Survey, ENDES 2017.

Joshuan J BarbozaAnderson N Soriano-MorenoAnthony Copez-LonzoyJosmel Pacheco-MendozaCarlos J Toro-Huamanchumo

Published in: BMC psychiatry (2020)

Disability was positively associated with moderate and severe depression. Public health policies should address the early diagnosis and rehabilitation of patients with any of these problems. Likewise, coping strategies should be promoted among families of persons with disabilities.

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