Berita Kedokteran Masyarakat
Vol 41 No 04 (2025)

Depression as a predominant factor for activities of daily living among elderly

Giovanny, Audrey Carissa (Unknown)
Handajani, Yvonne Suzy (Unknown)
Turana, Yuda (Unknown)
Kristian, Kevin (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2025

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to provide an overview of the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) in the elderly population and to identify associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 community-dwelling participants aged 60 and older in West Jakarta. Sociodemographic data, the Barthel Index, the Berg Balance Scale, the Fried Frailty Index, and the Geriatric Depression Scale were collected by interview. Chi-Square and multiple logistic regression analyses were used for the bivariate and multivariate analyses. Results: The majority of participants were women (71%), aged 60-74 years (75%), with education levels of 12 years or more (90%). Fifteen percent of elderly participants experienced problems with ADL. Chi-square analysis showed significant associations between ADL impairment with age (p=0.006; OR=4.57; 95%CI: 1.454-14.368), balance (p=0.023; OR=10.38; 95%CI: 1.567-68.595), and depression (p=0.006; OR=5.00; 95%CI: 1.468-17.033). Multiple logistic regression analysis identified depression as the most dominant risk factor affecting ADL, increasing the risk by 4.02 times. Conclusion: This study highlights age, body balance, and depression as potential contributors to ADL impairment, with depression emerging as the predominant risk factor. Both physical and mental health should be considered essential for preserving ADL function in the elderly.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

bkm

Publisher

Subject

Nursing Public Health

Description

Berita Kedokteran Masyarakat (BKM Public Health and Community Medicine) is a peer-reviewed and open access journal that deals with the fields of public health and public medicine. The topics of the article will be grouped according to the main message of the author. This focus covers areas and scope ...