Prevalence and Family Determinants of Geriatric Depression Among Elderly People in Elderly Support Groups in Rwanda.

Eric Nshimyumuremyi Jean d'Amour MuzikiEugene HarerimanaThaoussi UweraAugustin NshimiyimanaSiméon Gitimbwa SebatukuraJean Mutabaruka

Published in: Psychology research and behavior management (2023)

Geriatric depression was relatively common in our participants. It is associated with the quality of life and family support received. Hence, adequate family-based interventions are needed to improve the well-being of geriatric people in their respective families.

Keyphrases

hip fracture
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
risk factors
physical activity