Problem Drinking and Associated Factors in Older Adults in South Africa.
Problem drinking and associated factors in older adults in South Africa.
Afr J Psychiatry (Johannesbg). 2013 Mar; 16(2): 104-109
Peltzer K, Phaswana-Mafuya N
OBJECTIVE: Alcohol abuse poses special risks for increased morbidity and mortality among older adults. Little attention has focused on assessing alcohol use and associated factors among older adults in transitional societies such as South Africa. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of alcohol use and associated factors in older South Africans who participated in the Study of Global Ageing and Adults Health (SAGE) in 2008. METHOD: We conducted a national population-based cross-sectional study with a sample of 3840 aged 50 years or older in South Africa in 2008. In this study we analysed data from all 2144 participants who were over 60 years old. The questionnaire included socio-demographic characteristics, alcohol intake as well as comorbidity. Risky drinking was defined in two ways: heavy drinkers (>7 drinks/week) and binge drinkers (>3 drinks/one occasion/week). RESULTS: Four percent of participants reported heavy drinking and 3.7% binge drinking. Male… Continue reading
Reliable Change in Depression During Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment Among Women With Major Depression.
Reliable change in depression during behavioral weight loss treatment among women with major depression.
Obesity (Silver Spring). 2013 Mar; 21(3): E211-E218
Busch AM, Whited MC, Appelhans BM, Schneider KL, Waring ME, Debiasse MA, Oleski JL, Crawford SL, Pagoto SL… Continue reading
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Among the Geriatric Population.
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury among the Geriatric Population.
Curr Transl Geriatr Exp Gerontol Rep. 2012 Sep 1; 1(3): 135-142
Papa L, Mendes ME, Braga CF
Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an unfortunately common occurrence in the elderly. With… Continue reading
The Effect of Complex Interventions on Depression and Anxiety in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
The effect of complex interventions on depression and anxiety in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review and meta-analysis.
PLoS One. 2013; 8(4): e60532
Coventry PA, Bower P, Keyworth C, Kenning C, Knopp J, Garrett C, Hind D, Malpass A,… Continue reading
Is It Rational for Someone Suffering From Depression to Commit Suicide?
Question by P: Is it rational for someone suffering from depression to commit suicide?
I first asked the question: “Is it rational for someone to commit suicide?”
But now my question is : Do you… Continue reading