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ArticleInternational journal of geriatric psychiatry2026

Association Between Geriatric Depression and Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Older Nigerian Adults: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.

Uchenna Cosmas Ugwu, Cordelia Chinonyerem Ugwu, Chuka Mackson Jones, Happiness Chidinma Emelike, Agatha Nneka Obayi, Christian Chukwuka Eze

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Uchenna Cosmas UgwuDepartment of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2882-5413
Cordelia Chinonyerem UgwuDepartment of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Chuka Mackson JonesDepartment of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9323-7797
Happiness Chidinma EmelikeDepartment of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Agatha Nneka ObayiDepartment of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Christian Chukwuka EzeDepartment of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.

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objectivesOlder adults with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are at increased risk of psychological distress and reduced quality of life, yet evidence on depressive symptoms among older Nigerians with MSDs remains limited. This study aimed to examine the prevalence and predictors of clinically significant depressive symptoms among older adults with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in southeastern Nigeria, exploring both clinical and sociodemographic correlates.

methodsA multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted from June 2024 to August 2025 across 30 healthcare facilities in 15 Local Government Areas within five southeastern Nigerian states. Using a multistage sampling technique, 718 older adults (aged ≥ 60 years; mean age: 71.5) with confirmed MSD diagnoses were recruited. Data were collected using the culturally adapted Geriatric Depression and Musculoskeletal Disorders Assessment Questionnaire (GeDMoDAQ). Geriatric depression was measured using the GDS-15. Statistical analyses included chi-square tests and multivariate logistic regression; significance was set at p < 0.05.

resultsThe prevalence of severe depressive symptoms was 61.3%. Statistically significant associations were found between depression and several MSDs, including polymyalgia rheumatica (χ

conclusionThere is a high burden of geriatric depression among older adults with MSDs in southeastern Nigeria, driven by both clinical and social factors. These findings underscore the need for integrated mental and musculoskeletal health services, especially within primary care settings in low-resource contexts.

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Depressive DisorderMusculoskeletal DiseasesAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNigeriaPrevalenceRisk Factorsaging populationchronic paindepressive symptomsmental healthmultimorbidity

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