Title | The Impact of Age, Gender, and Race on the Relationship Between Depression and Self-Rated Health in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A longitudinal study |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2001 |
Authors | Han, B |
Journal | Home Health Care Services Quarterly |
Volume | 20 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 27-43 |
Call Number | pubs_2001_HanHHCSQ.pdf |
Keywords | Demographics, Health Conditions and Status |
Abstract | Objective: To examine whether the prediction of baseline depression for subsequent changes in self-rated health is consistent across different age cohorts, gender, and racial groups. Data Sources and Study Setting: A total of 6,714 participants who were 65 years old or older and took part in both the first and the second wave of Assets and Health Dynamics among the Oldest-Old (AHEAD) national survey of community-dwelling older adults were examined. Study Design: A two-year prospective cohort study. Principle Findings: Baseline depression was an independent risk factor, which not only decreased the odds of having substantial improvement in self-rated health but also increased the possibility of having substantial decline in self-rated health in older men and women, and in Blacks and Whites of all age groups. Conclusions: Early prevention and treatment of depression among community-dwelling older adults may not only reduce their health decline but also promote their health. |
URL | http://www.haworthpressinc.com/web/HHC/ |
Endnote Keywords | Depression/SELF-RATED HEALTH/Age Factors/GENDER |
Endnote ID | 16230 |
Citation Key | 6782 |