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May inform screening for depression among medically ill elderly; leaves open whether coping interventions alter outcomes.
Background: Depression is recognized as a serious public health concern in developing countries. It is the most common psychiatric disorder among the elder person. There is a relationship between coping and depression. Individuals in poorer mental health and under greater stress tended to employ less adaptive coping strategies and that these coping efforts affected the level of mental health. Objective: To find out the prevalence of depression with coping strategies among medically ill elderly patients.
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