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Depression in older Americans with urinary incontinence (UI): the relationship with activities of daily living (ADL) and avoidance behaviours
- Author:
- BERTERA Elizabeth
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 39(4), 2002, pp.39-55.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study uses interview responses from 986 Medicare beneficiaries with urinary incontinence (UI) to investigate the effects of behavioural responses to UI on depression in community-dwelling adults. Behavioural responses included limitations in ADLs, and avoidance of routine activities such as bending, reaching and stooping. Logistic regression models included depression in the past 3 years and “feeling blue” in the past year as proxies for depression. Avoiding 2 or more activities increased the odds of “feeling blue” and depression. ADL limitations were associated with depression, but not “feeling blue.” Implications for depression and independent living in older adults are discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).