Work after retirement affects elderly mental health and behaviors in Addis Ababa
This study aimed to determine the impact of being without a job post-retirement on mental health (depression, life satisfaction) and behaviors (alcohol and cigarette). A cross-sectional study was conducted on 330 Ethiopians aged 60–69. Compared to workers, retirees without a job reported higher depr...
Main Authors: | Teshome Sirak Bedaso, Buxin Han |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-02-01
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Series: | Health Psychology Open |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102921996189 |
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