Predicting Factors of Depression among the Elderly in Phayu Subdistrict, Phayu District, Sisaket Province

Abstract

This analytical cross-sectional research aimed to study the predicting factors of depression among the elderly in Phayu subdistrict, Phayu district, Sisaket province, involving 203 people. Data were collected between July 1, 2023, and August 31, 2023, using a questionnaire created by the researcher. Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the data, presenting frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, median, 25th, and 75th percentiles. Inferential statistics, including multiple logistic regression analysis and estimation of the adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval, were utilized to examine the predicting factors of depression among the elderly in Phayu subdistrict, Phayu district, Sisaket province. The significance level was set at 0.05. The findings revealed that elderly people living in families with psychiatric patients are 4.89 times more likely to experience depression than those living in families without psychiatric patients (AOR=4.89, 95% CI=1.27-18.78). Additionally, elderly individuals with good psychological well-being are 0.94 times less likely to experience depression compared to those with poor psychological well-being (AOR=0.06, 95% CI=0.02-0.15). Furthermore, elderly people who engage in healthy behaviors are 0.76 times less likely to experience depression than those with poor health habits (AOR=0.24, 95% CI=0.10-0.59). Lastly, elderly individuals who have difficulty performing daily activities are 9.54 times more likely to experience depression than those who can perform daily activities well (AOR=9.54, 95% CI=3.41-26.6). Based on the research results, it is crucial to focus on these factors for the prevention of depression among the elderly in Phayu subdistrict, Phayu district, Sisaket province.