Prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression among the community-dwelling elderly in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar

Abstract Providing elderly mental healthcare in Myanmar is challenging due to the growing elderly population and limited health resources. To understand common mental health problems among Myanmar elderly, this study explored the prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression among the elderl...

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Autores principales:	Su Myat Cho, Yu Mon Saw, Thu Nandar Saw, Thet Mon Than, Moe Khaing, Aye Thazin Khine, Tetsuyoshi Kariya, Pa Pa Soe, San Oo, Nobuyuki Hamajima
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Publicado:	Nature Portfolio 2021
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:112efc3bd5dd42bd954cbce4bb205da82021-12-02T16:49:12ZPrevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression among the community-dwelling elderly in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar10.1038/s41598-021-88621-w2045-2322https://doaj.org/article/112efc3bd5dd42bd954cbce4bb205da82021-05-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88621-whttps://doaj.org/toc/2045-2322Abstract Providing elderly mental healthcare in Myanmar is challenging due to the growing elderly population and limited health resources. To understand common mental health problems among Myanmar elderly, this study explored the prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression among the elderly in the Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 655 elderly by face-to-face interviews with a pretested questionnaire. Descriptive analysis and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed. The prevalence of anxiety and depression were 39.4% (33.5% for males and 42.4% for females) and 35.6% (33.0% for males and 36.9% for females), respectively. The adjusted odds ratio of having anxiety was significant for having low education level, having comorbidity, having BMI < 21.3, poor dental health, no social participation, and having no one to consult regarding personal problems, while that of having depression was significant for having comorbidity, having BMI < 21.3, poor vision, and having no one to consult regarding personal problems. The reported prevalence of anxiety and depression indicate the demand for mental healthcare services among Myanmar elderly. Myanmar needs to improve its elderly care, mental healthcare, and social security system to reflect the actual needs of its increasing elderly population. Screening for anxiety and depression among elderly with comorbidities should be promoted. Raising community awareness of mental health, encouraging social participation, and supportive counselling are also essential in combating anxiety and depression among Myanmar elderly.Su Myat ChoYu Mon SawThu Nandar SawThet Mon ThanMoe KhaingAye Thazin KhineTetsuyoshi KariyaPa Pa SoeSan OoNobuyuki HamajimaNature PortfolioarticleMedicineRScienceQENScientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2021)
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spellingShingle	Medicine R Science Q Su Myat Cho Yu Mon Saw Thu Nandar Saw Thet Mon Than Moe Khaing Aye Thazin Khine Tetsuyoshi Kariya Pa Pa Soe San Oo Nobuyuki Hamajima Prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression among the community-dwelling elderly in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar
description	Abstract Providing elderly mental healthcare in Myanmar is challenging due to the growing elderly population and limited health resources. To understand common mental health problems among Myanmar elderly, this study explored the prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression among the elderly in the Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 655 elderly by face-to-face interviews with a pretested questionnaire. Descriptive analysis and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed. The prevalence of anxiety and depression were 39.4% (33.5% for males and 42.4% for females) and 35.6% (33.0% for males and 36.9% for females), respectively. The adjusted odds ratio of having anxiety was significant for having low education level, having comorbidity, having BMI < 21.3, poor dental health, no social participation, and having no one to consult regarding personal problems, while that of having depression was significant for having comorbidity, having BMI < 21.3, poor vision, and having no one to consult regarding personal problems. The reported prevalence of anxiety and depression indicate the demand for mental healthcare services among Myanmar elderly. Myanmar needs to improve its elderly care, mental healthcare, and social security system to reflect the actual needs of its increasing elderly population. Screening for anxiety and depression among elderly with comorbidities should be promoted. Raising community awareness of mental health, encouraging social participation, and supportive counselling are also essential in combating anxiety and depression among Myanmar elderly.
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author	Su Myat Cho Yu Mon Saw Thu Nandar Saw Thet Mon Than Moe Khaing Aye Thazin Khine Tetsuyoshi Kariya Pa Pa Soe San Oo Nobuyuki Hamajima
author_facet	Su Myat Cho Yu Mon Saw Thu Nandar Saw Thet Mon Than Moe Khaing Aye Thazin Khine Tetsuyoshi Kariya Pa Pa Soe San Oo Nobuyuki Hamajima
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title	Prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression among the community-dwelling elderly in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar
title_short	Prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression among the community-dwelling elderly in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar
title_full	Prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression among the community-dwelling elderly in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar
title_fullStr	Prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression among the community-dwelling elderly in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar
title_full_unstemmed	Prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression among the community-dwelling elderly in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar
title_sort	prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression among the community-dwelling elderly in nay pyi taw union territory, myanmar
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Prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression among the community-dwelling elderly in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar

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