Prevalence and its Associated Factor of Depression among Elderly Residents of Geriatric Homes in Latur city: A Cross-sectional Study

Pruthviraj Katkar; Sangeetha M

doi:10.52711/2349-2988.2026.00021

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Prevalence and its Associated Factor of Depression among Elderly Residents of Geriatric Homes in Latur city: A Cross-sectional Study

Author(s): Pruthviraj Katkar, Sangeetha M

Email(s): katkarpruthviraj631@gmail.com

DOI: 10.52711/2349-2988.2026.00021

Address: Pruthviraj Katkar1, Sangeetha M2
1Intern Student, Maharashtra Institute of Physiotherapy, Latur - 413512
2HOD, Department of Community Physiotherapy, Maharashtra Institute of Physiotherapy, Latur - 413512
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Published In: Volume - 18, Issue - 2, Year - 2026

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ABSTRACT:
Depression is a common mental-health concern among elderly individuals, particularly those residing in old age homes due to medical illness, loss of social support, or familial conflicts. Understanding its prevalence and contributing factors is essential for improving mental-health care and quality of life in institutional settings. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among residents of selected old age homes in Latur city.

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Pruthviraj Katkar, Sangeetha M. Prevalence and its Associated Factor of Depression among Elderly Residents of Geriatric Homes in Latur city: A Cross-sectional Study. Research Journal of Science and Technology. 2026; 18(2):151-5. doi: 10.52711/2349-2988.2026.00021

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Pruthviraj Katkar, Sangeetha M. Prevalence and its Associated Factor of Depression among Elderly Residents of Geriatric Homes in Latur city: A Cross-sectional Study. Research Journal of Science and Technology. 2026; 18(2):151-5. doi: 10.52711/2349-2988.2026.00021 Available on: https://www.rjstonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-18-2-4

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