Social Cohesion and Depression among Geriatrics in Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State
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2023
Authors
Abdulraheem, A. M & Abdulrasaq, Q.O.
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Department of Physical and Health Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Abstract
This study examined the relationship between social cohesion and depression among geriatrics in Ilorin
West Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State, Nigeria. The study examined;(i) level of depression,
(ii)variations in level of depression and it’s relationship with social cohesion among geriatrics. Two research
questions and two research hypotheses were tested. The study is a descriptive research of survey type. 397
geriatrics were used for the study. A researcher-designed questionnaire and Beck Depression Inventory (adapted)
were used. Findings showed that; 22.0% of geriatrics were slightly depressed and 13.5% had severe depression.
Variations in the level of depression was significantly associated with social cohesion (r= 0.00 < 0.05 alpha level).
It was concluded that Geriatrics in Ilorin West LGA suffer mild to moderate levels of depression and female
geriatrics are more depressed than their male counterparts. Variations in levels of depression are associated with
marginalization, loss of sense of belonging among others.
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Social cohesion, Depression, Health, Relationship, Geriatrics
Citation
20. Abdulraheem, A. M.& Abdulrasaq Q. O.(2023). Social Cohesion and Depression Among Geriatrics in Ilorin West LGA, Kwara State. Global Journal of Health Related Research. 5(2): 161-171