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Preventive Medicine 2018 Journal of Preventive Medicine
ISSN: 2572-5483 Page 80
July 16-17, 2018
London, UK
9th Edition of International Conference on
Preventive Medicine
& Public Health
Background: The aging population is currently one of the main
issues facing international healthcare systems. Between 2015
and 2050, the proportion of the world’s population ≥60 years will
increase from 12% to 22%. In Iraq, 2014, the proportion of this
group was 5%. WHO estimates that 15% of elderly people are
suffering from mental disorders (MDs). Iraqi population was
exposed to wars and conflicts, which affect their mental health. We
conducted this study to measure the prevalence and identify types
and potential associated factors of MDs among elderly people in
Baghdad, Iraq, 2017.
Methodology: We conducted this cross-sectional study with
analytic element using a convenient sample of 320 elderly people
attending Geriatric Clinic of BaghdadMedical City Hospital for non-
psychiatric complaints. We collected data on basic demographics
and potential risk factors using a self-reported questionnaire. MDs
were defined based on Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)
with a known validity and reliability where the cutoff score was 20+.
Accredited tools used by WHO were used to identify the types of
MDs.
Results: The prevalence of MDs in the study sample was 24.4%
(95%CI: 19.85-29.53%). The prevalence rates of MDs types were:
depression 16.6% (95%CI: 12.75-21.19), anxiety 12.8% (95%CI:
9.45-17.09), dementia 5.3% (95%CI: 3.22-8.53), substance use
disorder 2.5% (95%CI: 1.17-5.06), suicide thoughts 5.6% (95%CI:
3.59-8.72) and suicide attempts 2.5% (95%CI=1.17-5.06). Logistic
regression analysis revealed the following significant independent
factors: aging (OR:13.7, 95%CI: 9.40-20.2) dependent on others
(OR:19.25, 95%CI: 8.06-24.8), loneliness and social isolation
(OR:53.4, 95%CI: 18.4-55.3), visual impairment (OR:14.9, 95%CI:
4.63-21.8), economic state deterioration (OR:32.9, 95%CI: 14.7-
42.4), neglect and mishandling (OR:46.02, 95%CI: 15.7-49.2),
cardiovascular diseases (OR:9.79, 95%CI: 9.23-17.7) and chronic
joint pain (OR:11.1, 95%CI: 5.59-17.4).
Conclusions: MDs are widespread among elderly people
determined bymultiple physical, psychological and socioeconomic
factors. We recommended stronger integration of elderly mental
healthcare within geriatric healthcare services.
Mental disorders among the elderly people attending geriatric
clinic of Baghdad Medical City, Baghdad, Iraq, 2017
Ahmed Ibrahim, Riyadh Rudainy and Faris Lami
University of Baghdad, Iraq
J Prev Med 2018, Volume 3
DOI: 10.21767/2572-5483-C1-003