ArticleIndian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine
Prevalence and Determinants of Cognitive Impairment and Depression among the Elderly Population in a Rural Area of North India.
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- Prevalence of depression among rural older adults in Asia: a meta-analysis of observational studies.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Prevalence of depressive symptoms, anxiety, sleep & substance use disorders among older adults in LMICs: A systematic review & meta-analysis.The Indian journal of medical research · 2025Pooled it
- Emerging trends in cognitive impairment and dementia among older populations in Asia: A systematic review.Journal of global health · 2024Pooled it
- Sensory impairment and cognitive impairment among older adults in rural China: personal responsibility for health as a possible moderator?BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment and Its Associated Factors in a Rural Area of Ernakulam District, Kerala, India.Cureus · 2025Article
- Prevalence and correlates of cognitive impairment among an urban geriatric population of Haryana.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundDemographic transition has resulted in population aging, which has led to advancement in multiple geriatric problems including cognitive impairment (CI) and depression.
objectivesThe objective was to find the prevalence and determinants of CI and depression in the rural elderly population. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis was a community-based cross-sectional study conducted in a rural area. The prevalence of CI was measured using the Mini-Mental State Examination scale and depression was assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale. The data so collected were analyzed using PSPP software.
resultsThe mean age of the study participants was 67.47 ± 6.43 years. The prevalence of CI and geriatric depression was found to be 36% (153/425) and 29.1% (124/425), respectively. Variables which were found to have independent significant association on multivariate analysis with CI were literacy, memory complaints, and depression. For geriatric depression, an independent association was seen with literacy, socioeconomic status, memory complaints, stress in the family, and presence of CI. CI and geriatric depression were found to be strongly correlated with each other (
conclusionsAlmost one-third of the geriatric population is suffering from depression (29.1%) and CI (36%). This necessitates for accurate and timely diagnosis, so as to ensure proper care and support to the elderly population with emphasis on geriatric mental health care.
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