Research On Relative Factor And Investigation On Geriatric Depression In Chinese Han Elderly Of Communities

Objective: To investigate the of Geriatric Depression in community-based pop ulation aged 60 and above,futhur analysisof influence factors of related risk factors of Geriatric Depression,which provide scientific basis for the government makin g health policy foucus on the elderly. Methods: Stratified random cluste survey wa s employed for the research and a sample of 801 community residents aged 60 an d above were selected who were interviewedwith the Geriatric State Schedule(GM S) and its corresponding computerized diagnostic system,the Automated Geriatric Examination for computerized assisted Taxonommy(AGECAT).doctors for clinical d iagnosis. Based on the database,analysising the related factors.At the stage of des igning, investigating and inputing,a lot of approaches were conducted to insure the study quality. Results: The prevalence of Geriatric Depression in community-based aged and above was 5.6%,the prevalence of male(3.0%) and female(7.8%).The prevalence difference was statistically significant.Based on the analysis of signle fa tor, analyzed Logistic Regression Model Conclusion:1.The prevalence of GD was h igh,the physical and mental health of the elderly was worrying 2.The related facto rs of Geriatric Depression were many, religious belief(OR=11.961, 95%CI=1.633-27.624) negative life events(OR=10.389, 95%CI=1.805-29.786)self-rated health(OR=21.270,95%CI=1.687-48.234)cancer(OR=14.111, 95%CI=4.636-36.164) poor vision(O R=8.309, 95%CI=4.314-18.324) were risk factors sexual(OR=0.105, 95%CI=0.013-0.867)health chang(OR=0.030, 95%CI=0.002-0.450)self-rated optimistic( OR=0.105, 95%CI=0.018-0.603)were protective factors.