Table 2.
Multiple logistic regression assessing the factors associated with depression (n = 867) among the elderly in residential care in India.
| Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | P values | |
|---|---|---|
| Age group (years) | ||
| 60–69 | Reference | |
| 70–79 | 0.95 (0.62–1.44) | 0.798 |
| 80 and above | 1.07 (0.67–1.70) | 0.773 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | Reference | |
| Female | 0.90 (0.60–1.32) | 0.599 |
| Education | ||
| Higher education | Reference | |
| School education | 1.60 (1.00–2.56) | 0.05 |
| No education | 1.39 (1.46–4.60) | < 0.01 |
| Years of residence | ||
| < 5 years | Reference | |
| 5–9 years | 0.72 (0.45–1.14) | 0.156 |
| > = 10 years | 0.72 (0.44–1.18) | 0.199 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | Reference | |
| Widowed/separated/single | 0.88 (0.58–1.32) | 0.53 |
| Diabetes | ||
| No | Reference | |
| Yes | 0.94 (0.65–1.38) | 0.75 |
| Hypertension | ||
| No | Reference | |
| Yes | 1.36 (0.95–1.96) | 0.09 |
| Mobility status | ||
| Independent | Reference | |
| Poor mobility | 1.54 (1.06–2.23) | 0.022 |
| Dual sensory impairment | ||
| No | Reference | |
| Yes | 4.9 (2.63–9.14) | < 0.01 |