Linkage of Depression with Elder Abuse among Institutionalized Older Persons in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Background. To identify the association between elderly abuse and depression among elderly living in old age homes of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out in 5 old age homes of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. The Geriatric Mistreatment Scale and the Geriat...

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Main Authors: Maginsh Dahal, Smriti Dhakal, Sudip Khanal, Kushalata Baral, Saroj Mahaseth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Psychiatry Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5546623