Determining the prevalence of depression among older adults living in Burdur, Turkey, and their associated factors

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression among older adults living in Burdur, Turkey, and their associated factors. METHODS: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted between May 1, 2015 and August 20, 2015 comprising 35 339 subjects aged >/=65 years living in Burdur; the sample was 770 subjects identified using a population-weighted cluster sampling method. Data were collected by using personal information forms, Geriatric Depression Scale, and the Older People's Quality of Life Scale of the World Health Organization. The statistical analysis was performed by using t-test for independent samples, one-way analysis of variance and post hoc multiple comparison tests, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis. P /=14 (definite depression). According to the regression model, the prevalence of depression was higher in older adults aged >/=85 years than in older adults aged 65-74 years (P /=65 years. Age, gender, alcohol consumption, health perception, and quality of life are important predictors of depression.