Pattern of Change of Depressive Disorder over a One-Year Period among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Québec

The objective of this study was to describe changes in depression and its correlates, in community-dwelling elderly, over a 12-month period. Data come from a longitudinal ESA Study (Enquête sur la Santé des Aînés) of elderly persons (n = 2752). Depression was measured using the DSM-IV criteria. Poly...

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Main Authors: Djemaa-Samia Mechakra-Tahiri, Micheline Dubé, Maria Victoria Zunzunegui, Michel Préville, Djamal Berbiche, Joëlle Brassard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Depression Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/451708