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ArticleBMC public health2025

Self-neglect, frailty and depression among older women living living in Southern Türkiye.

Sabriye Uçan Yamaç, Melike Yalçin Gürsoy

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  2. Characteristics of Older Adults With Domestic Squalor in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Study.Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society · 2026
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Sabriye Uçan YamaçBurdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Bucak Health School, Department of Midwifery, Burdur, Turkey. suyamac@mehmetakif.edu.tr.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3932-8017
Melike Yalçin GürsoyHealth Sciences Faculty, Nursing Department, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2246-264X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study aimed to assess the association between self-neglect, frailty, and levels of depression in older women.

methodsThis cross-sectional study included 393 older women living in Southern Türkiye. The data were collected by face-to-face interview method, through a questionnaire. The questionnaire included questions describing socio-demographic and health-related features, Istanbul Medical School Elder Self-Neglect questionnaire (IMSelf-neglect), Frail Scale and Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15).

resultsIt was determined that the prevalence of self-neglect in older women was 62.6%, the prevalence of frailty was 45.3% and 55% had mild to severe depression. In the correlation analyses, the frailty score was significantly positively associated with depression score (r = 0.624, p < 0.001) and negatively associated with self-neglect (r = -0.724, p < 0.001). Also, self neglect score was negatively associated with depression scores (r = -0.716, p < 0.001).

conclusionThe results of this study showed that self-neglect, frailty, and depression were common among older women. Furthermore, as self-neglect increased, frailty and depression levels also increased. Application of appropriate screening tools may help identify individuals at risk and provide timely support and interventions.

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DepressionFrail ElderlyFrailtySelf-NeglectAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGeriatric AssessmentHumansPrevalenceSurveys and QuestionnairesTurkeyDepressionFrailtyOlderSelf-neglectWomen

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