Psychiatric Morbidities Among Post Flood Elderly Victims In Kelantan, Malaysia
- Author:
Tan Zi Ti
;
Thaqief Mohamad Azaini
;
Aini Sofiah Shahruniza
;
Jabraan Jamil
;
Yu Jie Si
;
Mayple Tan Leou Jiun
;
Nazhan Keeshan Nahdan Rengganathan
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Older Adults, Elderly, Post Traumatic Disorder, Depression, Psychological Impact, Post Disaster
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2016;17(2):209-216
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The objective of this study was to assess the depression, PostTraumatic
Stress disorder (PTSD) and its associated factors among the elderly
flood victims in Tumpat, Kelantan. Methods: A cross-sectional study was
conducted in February 2015 in three villages in Tumpat, Kelantan. Face to face
interviews were conducted using socio-demographic performa, Malay version
Geriatric Depression Scale 14 (M-GDS 14), Malay version Trauma Screening
Questionnaire (TSQ) and flood-related questionnaires. Results: One hundred
elderly respondents completed the study. The prevalence of depression and
traumatic stress was 15.0% and 17.8%, respectively. The risk factors for
depression are being female (Odds ratio [OR] = 5, 95% Confidence Interval
[CI]: 1.27, 19.99), family history of mental illness (OR = 39.5, 95% CI: 1.41,
1063.08) and elderly with traumatic stress (OR= 5.38, 95% CI: 1.53, 18.9). There
was significant correlation between depression and traumatic stress (r= 0.36,
p<0.001). Conclusion: In the aftermath of a natural disaster, female and those
who have PTSC are more likely to develop depression. It is suggested to expand
this research to a bigger population as well as another flood affected states in
Malaysia. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 17 (2): July – December 2016: XX
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