Evaluation of Malnutrition and Depression in Elderly People: A Cross-Sectional Study in Turkey

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2022-09-30 DOI:10.33879/amh.133.2021.05030

S. Aydoğan Gedik, A. Ünsal, D. Arslantaş

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Abstract

Background/Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine the frequency of possible malnutrition in a population-based sample of community-dwelling older people, and to examine its relationship with depression and some variables. Methods: The study is a cross-sectional study conducted in Sivrihisar district of Eskişehir, Turkey. Community-dwelling older adults aged 60 and over were included in the study. Cluster sampling method used. Data was collected by door to door in 4 neighborhoods determined by randomly. Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (for malnutrition), Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL, for dependency) and Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form (for depression) were used. Chi-square test, Mann Whitney U test and logistic regression analysis were used for the analyzes. Results: The study group consisted of 220 (38%) women and 359 (62%) men. The mean age was 68.9±6.4 (ranged 60-93). Frequency of possible malnutrition was 25% (n=145). Being 80 years of age or older (OR:3.24, CI:1.53-6.85), having a primary and lower education level of chronic illness using dentures and probable depression are important risk factors for possible malnutrition. Those with possible malnutrition had lower scores on ADL (z=8.982; p =0.001). Conclusion: Malnutrition was found to be an important health problem for the elderly. The frequency of possible malnutrition is higher in individuals with depression. Those with possible malnutrition have higher level of dependency.

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评估老年人营养不良和抑郁：土耳其的一项横断面研究

背景/目的：本研究的目的是确定社区老年人中可能营养不良的频率，并检查其与抑郁症和一些变量的关系。方法：该研究是在土耳其埃斯基谢希尔的Sivrihisar区进行的横断面研究。60岁及以上居住在社区的老年人被纳入研究。使用了聚类采样方法。随机选取4个社区，挨家挨户收集数据。使用迷你营养评估简表（针对营养不良）、日常生活活动独立性卡茨指数（ADL，针对依赖性）和老年抑郁症量表简表（用于抑郁症）。采用卡方检验、Mann-Whitney U检验和logistic回归分析。结果：研究组包括220名（38%）女性和359名（62%）男性。平均年龄68.9±6.4岁（60～93岁）。可能的营养不良发生率为25%（n=145）。80岁或80岁以上（or:3.24，CI:1.53-6.85）、有使用假牙的慢性病的初级和较低教育水平以及可能的抑郁症是可能营养不良的重要风险因素。可能存在营养不良的患者ADL评分较低（z=8.982；p=0.001）。结论：营养不良是老年人的一个重要健康问题。抑郁症患者可能出现营养不良的频率更高。那些可能营养不良的人的依赖程度更高。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

CiteScore

31.40

自引率

1.10%

发文量

312

审稿时长

2 months

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