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Association between physical limitations and depressive symptoms among Indian elderly: marital status as a moderator.

Babul HossainPawan Kumar YadavVarsha P NagargojeVinod Joseph Kannankeril Joseph
Published in: BMC psychiatry (2021)
The study highlights that the elderly with physical limitations such as ADLs, IADLs, and mobility difficulty require attention and care. Although married elderly are less likely to have depressive symptoms even with all the mentioned physical limitations, unmarried women are more vulnerable to have depressive symptoms with physical limitations.
Keyphrases
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • middle aged
  • social support
  • community dwelling
  • sleep quality
  • healthcare
  • palliative care
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • working memory
  • pregnant women
  • pain management